Bircher Muesli, Sour Cherries, Pistachios & Buttermilk

Bircher muesli isn’t hard to get right, but it is possible to get it wrong. Neither too thick nor claggy, too sweet or too stingy on the fruits and nuts, this recipe is full of colour, taste and texture. Best of all, it can be made in advance and keeps well in the fridge. Chia seeds lighten the result, while soaking the dried fruits overnight gives them to chance to soften and plump up. The variations are endless: this is perfect for winter but you could try pear and walnut in the autumn, or apricot, flaked almonds and fragrant lemon thyme in the summer.