Cherry

Drambuie is a whisky-based liqueur infused with honey, spices and herbs. Soaking the fruit in the liqueur adds depth and richness to these divine cakes.

Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.

For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.

The fruit needs to stand overnight before starting the recipe. You can swap the dark rum with brandy or sweet sherry, if you like. This cake is overflowing with cherries and currants rather than the typical variety of mixed fruit. Note

Everyone loves a jam tart, especially with a little dollop of whipped cream on top. For something slightly different, try filling some of the cases with marmalade rather than jam.

These rich, fruity chocolate cherry meringue desserts are like little trifles with their layers of chocolate cake, custard, cherries and meringue.