This classic British dessert celebrates the evergreen combination of strawberries and cream and is the perfect end to a relaxed, Christmas lunch. I add my own twist with the addition of fragrant rosewater and lime zest, both accentuating the perfume of the ruby-red strawberries.

While homemade meringues are lovely, there’s nothing stopping you from buying some good-quality ones to make this showstopper.

I like to serve this in one large glass dish, but layered in individual glasses is perfect, too.