Pop a sweet treat in your picnic basket with this clever jam jar dessert.
Create a super-fresh strawberry dessert that's easy to transport and gives a summery twist to the traditional trifle.
The jars can be kept in the fridge for 1-2 days before eating. Try making with fresh raspberries too
Recipe and image courtesy of Bonne Maman, bonnemaman.co.uk
Take two jam jars and press a madeleine onto the base of each. Sprinkle with Cointreau or fruit juice and press again to flatten the sponge to cover the base evenly.
Put half of the strawberries in a pan with the sugar and 50ml (1¾fl oz) water. Stir over a medium heat until very soft. Mash the fruit to a pulp with a fork then add the marshmallows. Stir into the hot fruit until they have completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, line the sides of the jars with the remaining sliced strawberries. Whip the cream until it just holds its shape and fold in the cooled strawberry mixture. Spoon into the jars and chill for 2 hours to set. Serve with extra strawberries and fresh thyme to decorate.
