Crunchy Raspberry Creams & a Little Giveaway

I've had a rather busy couple of weeks. I had a few cookery demonstrations, some book signings, a couple of talks and generally lots of Apron Strings-related business to keep me on my toes. Tomorrow I'm heading to Dublin for Bloom, in the park. The boys and I are looking forward to getting a few gardening tips while nibbling on some goodies from the always impressive food village.

Today I'd like to share with you a recipe from the book, that would make for a decadent yet simple dessert. It's one that both young and old enjoy in my house. If you are planning on partaking in a little entertaining over the bank holiday weekend, or maybe you would just like to treat yourself to something nice. Well then, this dessert is for you.

Ingredients

225g raspberries, fresh or frozen

100g caster sugar

150ml whipped cream

75ml Greek yogurt

4 meringue nests

150g raspberries, chopped, plus a few for decorating

Mint leaves, optional

Method

1. Place the raspberries out flat on a large dish. Evenly sprinkle over the caster sugar. Leave for an hour, or until the sugar has been well absorbed by the raspberries.

2. Place the raspberry and sugar mixture into a liquidiser or blender and purée until smooth. Pass the puréed raspberries through a sieve to remove the seeds.

3. In a bowl, combine the cream with the Greek yogurt and gently fold in the raspberry purée.

4. Crumble the meringues into the raspberry cream and add the chopped raspberries. Gently fold all the ingredients together.

5. Spoon into 4 individual glasses, and either serve straight away or refrigerate for a

couple of hours. Before serving, decorate with some raspberries and a sprig of mint.

Apron Strings is filtering into shops and should be available nationwide within the next few days. Already I've received some really lovely feedback and to my absolute delight Mr. John McKenna gave Apron Strings the most beautiful review imaginable. Have a little read of it here - {http://www.guides.ie/megabites/book-review-apron-stings-john-mckenna}

To celebrate the release of the book my eleven year old son, Jack, has made a very nice new site, to give an idea of what the book is all about. While my husband shot and edited a short promotional video. Check it out here - ApronStrings.ie

Book Giveaway
Since we are in the mood for celebrating, I'd like to offer three readers of the blog the opportunity to win a copy each of Apron Strings. All you have to do, to be in with a chance of winning, is leave a comment in the box below. All names will be put in the hat and the winner will be picked at random on Tuesday the 4th of June 2013.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: you must be a resident of Ireland (north or south); you must be over 18; no cash alternative is possible, the competition will close at 6pm on Tuesday 4th June. All entered names will be put in the hat and the winners will be picked at random and will be contacted via email {please ensure that I'll be able to contact you}. I will post the winners' names in the next blog post.

Best of luck and have a great weekend!