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A prep-ahead pud that’s perfect for barbecues or picnics. With their crisp gingernut base and creamy strawberry topping, these cheesecake bars will keep your guests very happy.
Finish off your barbecue, bonfire or campfire feast with these deliciously gooey melted s'mores
This spiced strawberry compote takes just 15 minutes to make and you have a delicious, healthy topping for ice cream, yogurt or whatever you fancy. You can even freeze leftovers.
Layers of sweet, summery goodness – creamy panna cotta topped with homemade strawberry jelly, fresh berries and fragrant mint leaves. This portable pud is the ideal way to round off an alfresco dinner and makes the most of one of Britain's favourite fruits
Not only does this dish look beautifully colourful, but it tastes fantastically juicy, make it with the kids and enjoy a fun way to get your 5-a-day!
A proper lunch party calls for proper ice-cream. The base here is a classic recipe for vanilla ice cream, but the addition of both fresh and preserved ginger elevates this into an elegant yet comforting dessert that everyone will love.
Like a chocolate bonbon with a shape that is similar to a truffle - Brigadeiros are delicious and a favourite in Brazil
This summer tart could technically be one of your five a day. A cream, mascarpone and lemon curd filling is poured into a blind-baked case, then decorated with a tempting pile of raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. The fruit is brushed with melted redcurrant jelly for a professional sheen.
This treat of a summer pudding contains just three ingredients: Frozen berries, honey, and wholemeal bread. The pudding needs a night in the fridge to set so prepare this deliciously refreshing dish the day before.
Cheat and make these moreish almondy tarts with readymade pastry, don’t tell your friends and they won’t guess!
Wow your friends and family with this seriously impressive dessert.
Papayas, persimmons, pomegranate, physalis and lychees are the exotic fruits that make up this vibrant fruit salad. Paired with a zesty lime cream, it's a dish that'll transport you to the tropics with every bite.
Serve a fruit salad with a twist. Tropical mango, zingy kiwi fruit, juicy strawberries and sweet bananas are combined with lime, honey and sesame seeds. Grill or barbecue and enjoy with some natural yogurt.
Sweet nectarines caramelise deliciously when cooked. Just 15 minutes in the oven with a little bit of sugar will turn them a beautiful golden brown. Best served with a dollop of honey and vanilla-spiked yogurt.
This traybake is a brilliant baking dish to try with the kids. Bursting with berries and with a hint of apple, these dinky delights are made with delicious creamy yogurt. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea.
Peaches really are the ultimate stone fruit, and this summery pudding makes the most of them. The peaches are poached in wine with vanilla, lemon zest and sugar, and served with lightly whipped double cream infused with yet more vanilla and sweetened with icing sugar.
Served either warm or chilled, these Jamaican rice dessert cups are redolent with the warming flavours of grated nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. Decorate with sprinkled golden sugar, fresh raspberries, and vanilla pods to complete the tropical aesthetic.
This creamy coconut sorbet is a refreshing frozen dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth and perfect for coconut lovers! Made with only 4 ingredients, it's a brilliant quick and easy summer dessert.
Refreshing, fruity and tropical, this pineapple and mint sorbet makes a lovely summer dessert. Using frozen pineapple and requiring little cooking skills, anyone can have a go, yet the result is seriously impressive!
Add a South-Asian twist to a summer trifle. Mango purée is layered with custard, jelly and whipped cream - made extra-special with cardamom. A magical, make-ahead summer dessert
If you're looking for a speedy sweet treat, you'll love these mixed berry skewers. Served with a salted dark chocolate sauce, it's the perfect balance of refreshing and indulgent!
Make this zesty tart your go-to summer dessert. With a creamy lemon ricotta filling and a sweet raspberry swirl, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Pair sweet nectarines with honey and mascarpone for a stunning summer dessert. Topped with an amaretti crumb and flaked almonds for extra flavour and crunch.
Fruity and refreshing, this really is the easiest ice cream recipe ever. Made simply with frozen bananas, this ‘nice’ cream makes a great alternative to traditional ice cream as it’s healthy, vegan and dairy-free.
David Atherton's tangy twist on cinnamon rolls, with orange zest and marmalade is a real treat for the tastebuds! The lemony, vanilla cream cheese topping transforms it into a summer showstopper, perfect for your Pride parties or summer gatherings.
These mouthwatering apple scones are light yet hearty and the most flavourful of the bunch
Sometimes a big and beautiful bake is in order. This four-layer sponge cake is filled with gorgeous jam and fresh fruit, but it's the mascapone and Grand Marnier icing that will have you reaching for a second slice.
Everyone needs a tried and true scone recipe as part of their cooking repertoire, especially if you’re British. This classic version is light and airy, thanks to the addition of natural yogurt, with an egg wash glaze.
If you're looking for something a little more elaborate than strawberries and cream, this strawberry cake recipe is flipped and studded with sticky caramelised strawberries and orange. An orange and vanilla syrup is poured over the top after baking for a tantalisingly moist and fruity sponge.
Everyone loves a flavour mash-up, and seasonal summer fruits get an almond croissant-style makeover in this easy free-form tart.