This strawberry tart is summer at its simplest. A crisp, lightly vanilla-scented crust holds a generous layer of fresh strawberries, set beneath a clear glaze made with strawberry juice, lemon and plant-based agar. No heavy cream, no excessive decoration, just ripe fruit given all the space it needs to shine.

That is exactly why this tart is one of our favourites. It proves that a special dessert does not need to be complicated. The fresh strawberries, the gentle sharpness of the lemon and the crisp base balance one another beautifully. The glossy fruit layer is also made without gelatine, keeping the tart entirely plant-based without losing any of its celebratory appeal.

It is the kind of tart made for a long summer afternoon, when strawberries are at their best and you would rather sit outside around the table than spend hours in the kitchen. Simple, seasonal and made to be shared. Exactly what The Herb Thymes is all about.