Treat a special someone to a romantic meal

■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 400g reduced fat soft cheese ◆ 250g lemon curd ◆ Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon ◆ 12 readymade 18cm sweet pancakes ◆ 12 mini meringues ◆ 150g fresh raspberries

Rustle up these delicious sweet treats and then invite mum over for brunch or afternoon tea to surprise and delight her this Mother’s Day

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

Celebrate special occasions with recipes that make the most of our favourite spreads and conserves