Drizzle the sponge with 5–6 tbsp of the cherry syrup, until lightly soaked. Reserve 6 of the cherries for decoration and scatter the rest over the sponge. Pour the chocolate custard on top.

This chocolate chip shortbread recipe uses the super-easy 1:2:3 ratio method, then adds loads of yummy chocolate chips. Brilliant for making and eating with a cup of tea or gifting to friends and ...