How to make Sonali Shah’s coconut, strawberry and rose dip

“This one may be in the desserts chapter, but you could definitely serve it at brunch,” suggests trained chef and food stylist Sonali Shah. “Swap the strawberries and rose for raspberries and vanilla if you like, but add a pinch of sugar if you do.”

Sonali Shah’s coconut, strawberry and rose dip

Ingredients:
(Serves 2)

150 g strawberries, hulled
2tbsp rose syrup
200 ml coconut milk, chilled in the refrigerator overnight
Handful of finely chopped pistachios, to decorate

Method:

1. Arrange the strawberries in a small baking dish and drizzle over the rose syrup. Bake in a preheated oven, 200°C/180°C fan (400°F), Gas Mark 6, for eight to 10 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened but still hold their shape. Set aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, add the coconut milk to a stand mixer and whip until soft peaks form. Alternatively, you can use an electric hand whisk.

3. Serve the whipped coconut dip topped with the strawberries, drizzling over any extra rose syrup from the dish. Top with finely chopped pistachios.

Dipping suggestion: Cinnamon toast

Dip In: 80 Delicious Dip Recipes For Entertaining, Snacking & Beyond by Sonali Shah is published by Hamlyn, priced £16.99. Photography: Cara Cormack. Available now