Whisk the yogurt in a bowl, then beat in the honey and lemon rind. Gradually add the lemon juice and sherry, stirring all the time.

Divide the mixture between four individual serving glasses This syllabub is particularly delicious if served topped with ; few fresh raspberries, strawberries or blackberries.

Alternatively, decorate each glass with a thin slice of lemon and : sprig of mint. Serve chilled.

Greek yogurt has quite a high fat content but you can make a yogurt of comparable consistency from skimmed long-life milk. This has already been heat-treated so it is not necessary to scald it before adding the culture. By adding skimmed milk powder to the milk you can make even thicker yogurt.