Watermelon, fetta and mint salad

SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES

700g watermelon, rind removed, cut into large pieces

200g hard fetta, cut into cubes the same size as the watermelon

½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

½ bunch of mint, leaves picked salt and pepper, to season

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Make an extra batch of rhubarb mixture to serve the cake as a dessert, if you like.

400g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped

¼ cup (55g) caster sugar

1 orange, rind finely grated and juiced 8 Bakers Delight Traditional Hot Cross Buns, halved

3 eggs

300ml thickened cream

¼ cup (55g) caster sugar, extra

150g dark (45% cocoa solids) chocolate, chopped coarsely

¼ cup (35g) toasted hazelnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon demerara sugar

1 Place the rhubarb, sugar, orange rind and juice in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the rhubarb is just tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

2 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fanforced). Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm springform pan (base measurement). Wrap the outside of the pan in foil (this will help prevent leaks).

3 Place half the hot cross bun bases in the pan to fit snuggly and cover the entire base.

4 Whisk the eggs, cream and extra caster sugar together in a medium bowl. Spoon a third of the egg mixture over the buns in the pan. Top with half the rhubarb mixture and half the chocolate. Top with hot cross bun tops.

5 Gradually spoon over the remaining egg mixture. Top with remaining rhubarb and chocolate. Set aside for 10 minutes for the custard mixture to soak into the buns. Top with hazelnuts and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Place the pan on a baking tray and bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden on top with a slight wobble in the centre.

6 Set aside for 1 hour to cool. Slice to serve warm or refrigerate until cold. Serve pudding cake with extra cream.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave.