1 x 250g/9oz pack semi-dried figs, tops trimmed
3 fresh figs (optional)
1 lemon, juice and zest only
1 tbsp lemon thyme
1 lemon, zest only
1 lemon wedge (optional)
fresh lemon thyme (optional)
397g/14oz can condensed milk
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú caster sugar
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú ground almonds
50g/1¾oz thyme honey
40g/1½oz thyme honey
about 2 tbsp thyme honey, to taste
pinch salt
175g/6oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
vanilla-infused sugar for sprinkling, to taste
1 tsp vanilla extract
vanilla pods, scrapped (optional)
200g/7oz shelled, chopped walnuts
600ml/20fl oz double cream
2 free-range egg yolks, plus 1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze
50g/1¾oz soft mild goats’ cheese (without rind)
100g/3½oz full-fat milk, plus extra for brushing
100g/3½oz shredded suet