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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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Mini lime meringue tarts
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Chocolate-dipped watermelon with crushed pistachios
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Cherry and thyme galettes
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Frozen strawberry trifle
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No-bake vegan strawberry tart
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Roasted pineapple and almond crumble
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Nectarine Bakewell traybake
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Striped fruit juice lollies
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Strawberry cheesecake tarts
Strawberry cheesecake tarts
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Season's best strawberry cheesecake tarts
  • Serves 4
  • 20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
  • 563 calories
William Drabble’s tropical fruit rockets
William Drabble’s tropical fruit rockets
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These fruity lollies are really easy to put together and are perfect for hot summer days
  • Serves 12
  • 5mins to prepare and 3hrs to freeze
  • 27 calories
Raspberry sorbet
Raspberry sorbet
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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.
  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook, plus freezing
  • 201 calories
William Drabble’s victoria sponge cupcakes
William Drabble’s victoria sponge cupcakes
201
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William Drabble’s victoria sponge cupcakes is perfect for getting the kids involved with cake mix and calling on their creative side in decorating the cakes
  • Serves 12
  • 15mins to prepare, 10-15mins to cook, 10mins to cool and 10mins to decorate.
  • 245 calories
Matthew Tomkinson's yogurt and vanilla Eton mess
Matthew Tomkinson's yogurt and vanilla Eton mess
127
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Kids will love this tasty Eton mess. Raspberries and strawberries are classic Eton mess berries, but feel free to substitute for your family’s favourite fruits.
  • Serves 6
  • 30mins to prepare, 2hrs to cook and 1hr to cool
  • 190 calories
Apricot and raspberry clafoutis
Apricot and raspberry clafoutis
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This gorgeous French dessert recipe, traditionally made with cherries, gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries. The fruit is cooked in a light batter which becomes puffed and golden in the oven – serve warm with ice cream
  • Serves 6
  • 50 mins
  • 274 calories
Mini summer fruit tarts
Mini summer fruit tarts
38
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Mini summer fruit tarts
  • Serves 4
  • 45 mins
  • 485 calories
Passion fruit and lime Victoria sponge
Passion fruit and lime Victoria sponge
35
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Get a little tropical with this exotic passion fruit and lime Victoria sponge bake
  • Serves 10
  • 80 mins
  • 347 calories
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