8 tiny sprigs fresh mint or lemon verbena, for the garnish
450g/1lb fresh raspberries
75g/2½oz fresh raspberries, for the garnish
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp chopped pistachios, for the garnish (optional)
95²µ/3¼´Ç³ú self-raising flour, sifted
400g/14oz jam sugar
2 vanilla pods, split, seeds scraped out using the tip of a sharp knife
500ml/18fl oz double cream
5 free-range eggs