Remember those tiny pots of Petit Filous you’d eat as a child? The flavour of this mousse is not dissimilar, served in glasses and sprinkled with hazelnuts as a nod to grown up sophistication. It’s mousse, so the texture is creamier, but it still reminds me of childhood puddings. Blackberries are all but gone from the markets by now, but if you can sneak a punnet or two before the November frost creeps in, I’d recommend making this mousse. 

Fruit is softened on the stovetop with sugar then pulped and swirled through whipped cream with a dollop of yoghurt. A couple of leaves of gelatine bind it all together, with more whipped cream on top, extra blackberries and a sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts for crunch. This isn’t a complicated dessert but – as I’m slowly regaining my sweet tooth after early pregnancy cravings for salt – perfect for a mid-week treat or a palate cleanser after an indulgent Sunday lunch.

If you’re looking for other recipes to try this week, there’s a selection from my cookbook Homemade Memories up on the Great British Chefs website, along with this rather lovely review. And if you’re in the market for making foodie Christmas presents, there’s also a feature from the book in this month’s Waitrose magazine, complete with illustrations of my peanut butter cups, marshmallows and more (which I rather adore).