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Try our summer baking recipes, from no-cook ideas to fruity summer bakes. Find more baking and summer recipes.
These 3-ingredient fruity pops make a great healthy snack or dessert all year round! Prep in just 10 minutes before popping in the freezer.
Named after Queen Victoria, this quintessentially British bake is simplicity at its best; sweet strawberry jam and pillowy soft cream, sandwiched between two light sponge cakes and a dusting of icing sugar
Craving cheesecake? These simple-to-make mini cheesecake pots make a lovely lighter choice for pudding. The creamy vanilla filling is made from fat-free Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese, and topped with zingy kiwi and juicy mango for a fruity finishing touch!
These grown-up, fruit-filled jellies are a delicious and elegant after dinner treat. Made with a sweet raspberry, lemon juice and rose water syrup, they taste every bit as good as they look.
Love Piña coladas? Love tiramisu? Then our Piña colada tiramisu is the dessert for you. Pineapple chunks are layered with rum-infused sponge fingers and coconut cream for a low-effort pudding that’s sure to hit the spot.
This vibrant tropical sundae is made with homemade coconut sorbet and pineapple and mint sorbet, but you can use whatever tropical-flavoured sorbets you fancy! Ideal for summer entertaining, as you can make everything in advance, then assemble the sundaes in minutes.
This simple and fresh dessert showcases sweet slices of orange and crunchy pomegranate seeds, doused in a sweet sherry and cinnamon syrup. Gluten-free and vegetarian, this is a great recipe to have up your sleeve as a last-minute pudding
We’ve given classic banoffee pie a speedy twist using ready-made pastry. With caramel sauce, rich dark chocolate and ready in just 20 minutes, who could say no?
This is a lovely dessert to whip out when entertaining in the summer months. The juicy berry filling and light, fluffy sponge can be perfected by even the most nervous of bakers. Serve with cream or warm custard (or both!).
Two British dessert classics combine in this ultimate summer-sharing pudding, packed full of fresh flavours
This gorgeous French dessert is traditionally made with cherries, but gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries in our clafoutis recipe
Make a batch of these fluffy muffins filled with the sharpness of summer blackberries to balance the sweetness of the batter
Bright, fruity and refreshing, a simple raspberry sorbet makes the perfect summer dessert to have stashed in the freezer. This homemade version requires a little bit of time but it’s worth it to achieve a smooth sorbet packed with fresh berry flavour.
Make the most of seasonal berries with this twist on that classic Italian dessert, tiramisu. A super-easy fruity dessert that you'll be making on repeat all summer.
These blackcurrant milk pops are made with just 3 ingredients – the perfect refreshing summer treat for kids.
Everyone's favourite flavour combination in a cone! Use fresh rhubarb and creamy custard to make an easy no-churn ice cream - the ultimate sweet treat for summer.
Tuck into this deliciously crisp Pavlova topped with whipped cream and juicy strawberries
A gorgeous citrus dessert that’s made with light mascarpone, soft sponge fingers, sweet lemon curd and punchy limoncello.
Inspired by a classic Eton mess, this elegant layered sponge cake is filled with all our favourite ingredients, from macerated strawberries and raspberries to whipped cream and crunchy meringue.
This dreamy summer bake is perfect for packing away into your picnic hamper. Combining zingy lemon, creamy coconut and tart blackcurrant, it's a gorgeous sweet treat that is sure to be a huge hit with kids and adults alike
These petite berry tarts are little slices of summer. Vanilla-infused milk makes for a creamy base, while raspberries and blueberries provide tang. Perfect with a cup of tea, or a glass of Pimms - whichever you fancy!
Make the most of sweet flat 'Doughnut' peaches in this summery upside-down cake recipe with tangy raspberry coulis.
Moreish to the max, this cheesecake is so simple to put together and requires no cooking! Serve it in the dish and give everyone a spoon to tuck in.
Nudity isn't awfully Victorian but this jaw-dropping rustic naked Victoria sponge layer cake was made to break the rules. Stacked with five tiers of delicious sponge and scattered with fresh strawberries and raspberries, it's a recipe that'll always impress.
This classic lemon drizzle cake recipe is an all-time favourite and best enjoyed with a nice hot cup of tea
Marrying two all-time favourite desserts – peach melba and pavlova, is this stunning showstopper of a dessert. It's gluten-free and serves 12, so it's perfect for summer entertaining when peaches are in season.
Seasonal strawberries mark the beginning of warmer weather, so what better way to use them than a boozy dessert?
Summer wouldn't be complete without a classic '99' flake, and these ice cream cupcakes can be enjoyed whatever the weather
Ripe raspberries can only mean one thing: summer is here. Make the most of them with these indulgent blondies, brought up a notch with caramelised white chocolate
Summer means peaches and cream! Our cheat’s cream buns are inspired by Italian maritozzi. They're filled with raspberries, tinned peaches and an indulgent cream filling for big peach melba flavours. They’re made with just 5 ingredients, and make the perfect no-bake summer treat.
Combine the flavours of a strawberry cheesecake with blondies for an epic summer bake! A simple blondie is studded with white chocolate chunks and crumbled biscuits for the base, then loaded with a strawberries and cream cheesecake topping – wow!
A classic strawberry tart filled with luxe crème pâtissière makes a stunning pud
Master the classics with this delicious Victoria sponge. A quintessential British bake, it features layers of light sponge sandwiched together by velvety cream and juicy strawberries