Cultivated fresh mushrooms are available all year. Wild mushrooms are at their peak in autumn although some, such as morels, are found in spring. Dried mushrooms are available all year round.
Indulgently rich, lightly spiced and not too sweet, this no-bake cheesecake is surprisingly easy to make. Leave out the brandy if you prefer. You will need a 20cm/8in round springform cake tin.