- 600ml/1 pint 2fl oz double cream
- 250g/7oz caster sugar
- 5 lemons, juice and zest
- 400g/14oz fresh mixed berries
- 150g/5oz sugar
- 4 pieces ready-made shortbread, to serve (optional)
- For the lemon cream, bring the double cream to the boiling point in a heavy-based saucepan. Immediately reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering.
- Add the sugar, stir well, then continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture has thickened and the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the lemon juice and zest and continue to simmer for 30 seconds, stirring continuously. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly for 10 minutes.
- When the cream mixture has cooled slightly, pour it into four tall serving glasses. Set aside until completely cool, then chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Meanwhile, for the berry compôte, heat the berries and sugar in a pan, stirring well, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the sugar has melted and the berries have broken down, then remove the pan from the heat and set the mixture aside to cool.
- To serve, spoon the berry compôte over the chilled lemon cream. Place each serving glass and one piece of shortbread onto a plate. Serve with long-handled spoons.