Speed sweets – Hodgepodge again!

Here's another quick and easy variation on a theme for you to try.

Lemon and Blueberry Hodgepodge

Serves 1

3 lemon meringues, crushed

1 scoop vanilla ice cream

30g lemon curd – microwave on medium for

10 secs – stir and then the curd is ready to pour

1 tbsp blueberry compote

sprinkle of toasted flaked almonds to decorate

Before we go any further – a couple of pointers. The lemon meringues I found in Marks and Spencer – it's not compulsory – you can use the plain versions if they are difficult to find. As for the lemon curd you can use any good quality product but if you want to take it up a notch try Marks and Spencer's Sicilian – it's the best there is.

Finally, the toasted flaked almonds. I toasted them in the oven – 160fan/180c/Gas 4 for 5 minutes. I set my timer a minute at a time – checked and gave the baking tray a shake - the colour of the almonds is up to you but don't forget them or you'll be really cross!

Construct as follows :

Meringues, crushed

add scoop of ice cream

drizzle the loosened lemon curd over the ice cream

add the blueberry compote

decorate with a sprinkle of toasted flaked almonds

Just in case you want a recipe for the blueberry compote, it's up next.

Another easy assembly dessert option to include in your store cupboard arsenal!