Riki Shore has worked as a pastry chef, a wedding cake baker, and a food blogger specialising in gluten-free foods. She currently works as a personal chef. She can be reached at riki.shore@gmail.com for more info.

This roasted strawberry parfait is perfect with the berries that are starting to appear at local farm stands. You can pair it with unsweetened Greek yogurt and granola for a healthy breakfast, or team it up with some sweetened double cream or ice cream for a fresh spring dessert.

400g strawberries
30g butter
25g soft brown sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2. Wash and hull the berries. If they’re large, cut them in half.
3. Place the berries in a baking dish just large enough to accommodate them. Dot the berries with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake the berries in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Serve warm or at room temperature.