OB's Favourite Strawberry Recipes

  It's here! Wimbledon 2016 is in full swing, and of course we're tucking into our strawberries and cream and celebratory Champagne. In honour of one of the finest sporting events of the year - which is also peak strawberry season here in Britain - we thought we'd share our favourite strawberry recipes to enjoy alongside the tennis. Or at any time you please...   Kristian's Eton Mess Kristian Robson, Proprietor of Oliver Brown   Ingredients 500g British strawberries 1 tbsp sugar 4 meringue nests, roughly broken up 400ml double cream Handful of chopped pistachio nuts A few leaves of fresh mint   Method Roughly chop the strawberries into halves. Add the sugar to the cream, then whip until it forms soft peaks Fold the strawberries into the cream Crush the meringues into bite-size chunks, and mix with the strawberries and cream Spoon the mixture into individual dishes Top with a scattering of pistachios for added crunch and a sprig of mint       Kaylie's Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar Kaylie Bloxham, PR Manager Balsamic vinegar is a wonderful way to reinvent strawberries - this is perfect as a simple dessert.   Ingredients 500g British strawberries 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Grind of fresh black pepper A few leaves of fresh mint   Method This one's easy! Simply toss the strawberries in the sugar and leave to stand for ten minutes Mix in the balsamic vinegar Add grind of black pepper and top with a sprig of mint Serve immediately