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From refreshing lollies and fruity puds to prep-ahead pots and show-stopping cakes, our selection of superb summer desserts are sure to impress. See more Summer recipes.
Enjoy the flavours of a bitter orange Italian aperitif in this easy ice lolly idea. Simply mix Bella Apertini with prosecco and garnish with a slice of orange, then freeze to make the ultimate summer cooler.
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.
Forget about vanilla and chocolate, this boozy margarita-flavoured ice cream makes a decadent drink-inspired dessert. The perfect dinner party pudding, it takes just 10 minutes to whip up and must be made ahead of time.
Blood oranges, also known as Jaffa Reds have a unique raspberry-like taste, and they're perfect in this show-stopping bake
Buttery, chewy and moreish, blondies are on trend for a reason! Like brownies without the chocolate, although many blondies contain white chocolate, the caramel-vanilla flavours pair well with bold fruit. Our blondie recipe adds a new dimension with zesty lemon and zingy passion fruit. Great for Easter hosting or just a fun teatime treat, you can make these ahead, then decorate before serving.
This classic lemon meringue pie will never fail to impress your guests. With crisp pastry, tart lemon curd and towering fluffy meringue, this is the ultimate dinner party dessert.
Homemade rhubarb ice cream is as light and delicious as it sounds. Tangy, tasty rhubarb is simmered in a vanilla sugar syrup before being churned in a classic custard ice cream mixture. Ration yourself to two scoops to make this gorgeous dessert last the summer.
Adding dark chocolate transforms this coconut sorbet into a rich and creamy dessert – an absolute must for chocolate lovers, made with only 5 ingredients! Try serving with a cherry sauce or our Chocolate, coconut and cherry sorbet
We've been inspired by Italian maritozzi (cream buns) and created a super-speedy, no-bake version with brioche rolls. Ready in just 10 minutes, tiramisu fans will love this sweet treat.
French toast meets British crumpet for this indulgent breakfast, brunch or summery dessert. Making the most of seasonal cherries, it's fruity, luscious and so decadent!
his decadent vegan dessert is completely gluten-free and dairy-free, yet you'd never guess.
This simple Italian-inspired dessert is the perfect sweet treat to impress your guests with. Light, chewy meringue crumbled into luscious whipped cream, lemon curd and Greek yogurt
Demi Singh’s Jamaican/Indian heritage is the inspiration behind her fabulous fusion cooking, including this gorgeous dessert, which is just perfect for Mother's Day. 'Banoffee pie is my mum’s favourite dessert', explains Demi.
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.
Sweet, refreshing and great fun to make, this watermelon pizza makes a fab healthy dessert for midweek, the weekend or a party. Get creative and change up the toppings!
A gorgeous cake that's perfect for a birthday treat – for such an impressive looking cake, it's also surprisingly easy to make. Sponges are layered with buttercream and fresh berries and jam, before being finished off with a topping of more berries.
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?
Kids will love the bright pink of the raspberry drizzle icing on this lemony cake. They can spoon however much of the icing they like onto the warm sponge as it cools.
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
This recipe takes the classic Italian dessert to new heights by infusing it with the sweet flavours of fresh strawberries. It's the perfect treat to indulge in on a special occasion or whenever you're in need of a sweet escape.
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.
If you are a fan of the Cherry Bakewell tart, then you will love these gorgeous Bakewell muffins. Dotted with cherries and featuring all the same classic flavours, these moreish muffins make a perfect afternoon snack or sweet treat in a picnic hamper
A delightful twist to the classic crumble recipe. Filled with tart rhubarb chunks and sweet apple and topped with a crunchy quinoa and porridge topping, this gluten-free dessert is easy to prepare and will hit the sweet spot.
These cookies are filled with a hidden cheesecake centre for an epic summer sweet treat. Fresh strawberries are folded through the cookie dough to make a gloriously fruity bake.
What better way to embrace the tasty trend for rainbow food than with these light, fluffy waffles piled high with deliciously colourful toppings
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.