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Summer desserts

From refreshing lollies and fruity puds to barbecued treats and showstopping cakes, our selection of superb summer desserts are sure to impress.

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Originating from the Basque region of Spain, burnt cheesecake has a rich, decadent and creamy texture with a wonderful biscuity and caramel flavour.
Burnt cheesecake
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Two British dessert classics combine in this ultimate summer-sharing pudding, packed full of fresh flavours
Eton mess summer trifle
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Make this light galette a staple of your summer bakes and impress all who try it
Peach melba galette
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This delicious, zesty cheesecake proves that desserts can be made healthier without compromise on flavour
Lemon and lime cheesecake
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The classic peanut butter and jelly combo is the star of the show in this cracker of a vegan dessert recipe by Sammi Ingamells, aka The Butch Baker, who owns and runs her bakery in Brighton. Peanut butter and jam cookies are her favourite bake and here she’s turned it into an ice cream sandwich to enjoy during the warmer months
Peanut butter and jelly ice cream sandwiches
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Turn this versatile fruit into a cool, refreshing treat for when the sun is shining
Avocado and Greek yogurt ice lollies
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Make yourself a weekend treat with this quick and easy dessert, using only Tesco Finest ingredients
Blueberry and lemon fools
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The perfect summer cocktail that's both cooling and refreshing; mango sorbet is blitzed with vodka and lime then topped with prosecco.
Mango sorbet fizz
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Strawberry cheesecake tarts
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Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.
  • Serves 4
  • 20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
  • 563 calories
Kheer (rice pudding)
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Kheer is creamy and unctuous Indian rice pudding flavoured with cardamom and peppered with pistachios and other delicious nuts and seeds. Made with basmati rice, whole milk and sweet condensed milk, it can be served hot or cold.
  • Serves 6
  • 30 mins
  • 481 calories
Avocado, lemon and poppy seed cake
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Gem avocados are extra creamy, making them perfect for keeping this zesty cake super moist – don't worry, it won't taste like avocado
  • Serves 12
  • 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook, plus cooling
  • 495 calories
Chocolate banoffee blancmange
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This sweet, wobbly yet set dessert might seem a bit retro but you'll forgive all that once you taste it
  • Serves 12
  • Takes 30 mins plus 6 hrs setting
  • 249 calories
No-bake chocolate and caramel cheesecake
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This Easter-inspired recipe for no-bake chocolate and caramel cheesecake is quick, easy and an excellent way to use up any errant Cadbury caramel eggs you might have laying about
  • Serves 12
  • 20 mins
  • 381 calories
Bakewell blondies
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These sweet and fudgy dessert bars are the ultimate treat to make for someone special
  • Serves 0
  • 55 mins
  • 318 calories
Epic potato salad
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This BBQ side classic is made even tastier with the addition of seasonal asparagus, peas and peppery watercress or rocket
  • Serves 4
  • 60 mins
  • 301 calories
Spiced pickled plums
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A great way to use up plums before they get too mushy, pickling helps preserve the plums whilst intensifying the flavours over time for a rich, jammy delight
  • Serves 15
  • 15 mins
  • 60 calories
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