Strawberry fool with cornflake granola recipe
 Strawberry fool is a simple, summery dessert that is decadent and fruity all at the same time! You might not need all the granola for this recipe, but any leftovers are delicous served with yoghurt and fruit for breakfast. 3 free-range egg yolks65g/2½oz caster sugar20g/¾oz cornflour20g/¾oz plain flour300ml/10fl oz full-fat milk1 small bunch elderflower (optional)1 vanilla pod (optional)250ml/9fl oz double cream, softly whipped and chilled 3 free-range egg yolks 65g/2½oz caster sugar 20g/¾oz cornflour 20g/¾oz plain flour 300ml/10fl oz full-fat milk 1 small bunch elderflower (optional) 1 vanilla pod (optional) 250ml/9fl oz double cream, softly whipped and chilled 30g/1oz rolled oats30g/1oz pecan nuts, roughly chopped4 plain digestive biscuits, broken into small pieces 20g/¾oz cornflakes20g/¾oz sultanas40g/1½oz runny honey 30g/1oz rolled oats 30g/1oz pecan nuts, roughly chopped 4 plain digestive biscuits, broken into small pieces 20g/¾oz cornflakes 20g/¾oz sultanas 40g/1½oz runny honey 120g/4½oz small strawberries, hulled and halved 1 tsp strawberry jam 120g/4½oz small strawberries, hulled and halved 1 tsp strawberry jam Method To make the fool, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornflour and flour together in a large bowl to a smooth mixture. Bring the milk to the boil with the elderflower and vanilla, if using, in a saucepan. Remove from the heat as soon as it has boiled. Pour the warm milk mixture gradually into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly so the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Pour back into the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes until a smooth, thick custard is formed. Transfer to a clean bowl and leave to cool completely. Fold in the cream and chill in the fridge. To make the cornflake granola, preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Mix all the dry ingredients together on a baking tray and drizzle the honey on top. Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes until golden-brown. Leave to cool on kitchen paper. To make the strawberries, place the strawberries, jam and ½ tablespoon of cold water in a bowl and mix gently.To serve, place the strawberries in the bottom of small glasses. Pipe or spoon the fool on top and spoon over the granola. Serve immediately. To make the fool, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornflour and flour together in a large bowl to a smooth mixture. Bring the milk to the boil with the elderflower and vanilla, if using, in a saucepan. Remove from the heat as soon as it has boiled. Pour the warm milk mixture gradually into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly so the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Pour back into the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes until a smooth, thick custard is formed. Transfer to a clean bowl and leave to cool completely. Fold in the cream and chill in the fridge. To make the fool, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornflour and flour together in a large bowl to a smooth mixture. Bring the milk to the boil with the elderflower and vanilla, if using, in a saucepan. Remove from the heat as soon as it has boiled. Pour the warm milk mixture gradually into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly so the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Pour back into the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes until a smooth, thick custard is formed. Transfer to a clean bowl and leave to cool completely. Fold in the cream and chill in the fridge. To make the cornflake granola, preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Mix all the dry ingredients together on a baking tray and drizzle the honey on top. Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes until golden-brown. Leave to cool on kitchen paper. To make the cornflake granola, preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Mix all the dry ingredients together on a baking tray and drizzle the honey on top. Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes until golden-brown. Leave to cool on kitchen paper. To make the strawberries, place the strawberries, jam and ½ tablespoon of cold water in a bowl and mix gently. To make the strawberries, place the strawberries, jam and ½ tablespoon of cold water in a bowl and mix gently. To serve, place the strawberries in the bottom of small glasses. Pipe or spoon the fool on top and spoon over the granola. Serve immediately. To serve, place the strawberries in the bottom of small glasses. Pipe or spoon the fool on top and spoon over the granola. Serve immediately.