When we met Brian and Leanne Crowther, the husband and wife power team behind The Glorious Mess, we knew we'd found our people. Like us, they believe in shaking things up, having a proper laugh, and making something delicious without all the fuss. Over a few glasses of our finest rosé, we got to talking about the perfect pudding pairing.

"What if," said one of their founders, swirling their wine, "we created something that's just as rebellious as your rosé? Something that throws the rule book out the window?"

And so, The Rosé-Tinted Mess was born. A dessert that's as beautifully chaotic as our philosophy, dreamed up by people who understand that the best things in life are a little bit messy.

"We've always believed that dessert should be joyful, not precious. When Folc challenged us to create something that matched their rebellious spirit, we knew exactly what to do - throw meringue, ice cream, and chocolate together in the most deliciously chaotic way possible. This isn't just a pudding; it's a statement. A pink, messy, unapologetically indulgent statement that pairs perfectly with Folc's 'why not?' attitude." - Leanne Crowther

The Rosé-Tinted Mess Recipe 

Serves: 4 (or 2 if you're feeling greedy)
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes (longer if you keep drinking the rosé)

You'll need:

• 1 box of The Glorious Mess Strawberry Meringue Nests (4 nests per box)
• Strawberry ice cream (as much as your conscience allows)
• A handful of fresh strawberries, chopped however you fancy
• 200g dark chocolate (for dipping, not for being precious about)
• 2 waffle cones
• 2 tbsp edible dried rose petals (because we're not animals)
• A bottle of chilled Folc Rosé (non-negotiable)

The Glorious Mess method:

Step 1: Melt your chocolate in a bain-marie. Or a bowl over a saucepan. We're not your mum. Dip each meringue nest halfway and let it set. Try not to eat the chocolate straight from the bowl. Actually, do eat some. Life's short.

Step 2: Plonk your meringue nests on whatever plate you've got. Pile on the ice cream like you're building a small, pink mountain. This isn't the time for restraint.

Step 3: Smash up those waffle cones and shove the pieces wherever they'll fit. Perfect symmetry is for people who iron their jeans.

Step 4: Chuck on the strawberries and rose petals. Make it look deliberately haphazard. Instagram will love it.

Step 5: Pour yourself a proper glass of Folc. Cold, crisp, and completely unbothered by whatever food pairing rules say you should be drinking with dessert.

The important bit: This isn't designed for sharing politely. It's designed for diving in with spoons, getting chocolate on your chin, and having a laugh. Best enjoyed with good company and zero pretension.

Serve immediately. Eat quickly. Clean up later.

Folc it.