Speed sweet … the translation

rubble – crushed Amaretti biscuits

dollop – hidden truffle centre

crush – crushed meringue kisses

trickle – cherry compote

For those who'd like clarification a dollop is about a heaped tablespoon. There are other explanations that say it should be a small amount. Personally I think it depends on the size of your dish or glass and is probably somewhere in the middle. For the small sundae pot my dollop of chocolate truffle was approximately a dessert spoonful.

Bear in mind that if you're filling a sundae glass it should be a larger amount and it should be circular or even ovoid in shape. A small tip – use an ice cream scoop dipped in boiling water for your ganache, it'll help you get the initial shape. Use gloved hands to mould the shape that suits.

I chose a small sundae pot for this demo, measuring 8.5cmsx7cms/3½”x2¾”. Perfect to make ahead and stash in the fridge to do its magic and they have lids. The tall sundae glass measures 18cmsx7cms/7”x3”.

The short and the tall of it :

This speed sweet is perfect to pull from your treasure trove, whether freezer or store cupboard - pantry if you're posh – back in the day it used to be the other way around!