From simple, grill-friendly BBQ desserts to show-stopping puds, our collection of BBQ dessert ideas will ensure your cookout ends on a sweet note. Discover BBQ recipes and dessert recipes for all your summer feasting.
This stunning raspberry cheesecake is a real showstopper and the perfect way to celebrate summer raspberries. It's simple to make too – no baking required. Prep the day before serving and allow to chill in the fridge overnight before decorating. The combo of mascarpone cream, fragrant raspberries and salty-sweet pistachios is really special.
Topped with juicy nectarines and sweetly-tart raspberries, this pavlova is sure to be a huge hit with your guests.
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!
We've turned the iconic Italian cocktail into a sweet and indulgent summer trifle. Fizzy sherbet prosecco jelly is topped with a limoncello-soaked lemon drizzle cake, lemon curd rippled cream and pistachio crumbs for the ultimate spritz-inspired dessert.
Seared cod sits atop a Mediterranean vegetable medley of onions, courgettes and peppers in this excellent fish recipe. The sweet, subtly of the cod is really brought out by fresh basil pesto – a dish that can be on your table in under 20 minutes.
These crunchy, chicken goujons coated in a 'krispy' batter and served with a side of healthy carrot 'fries', are great for a quick mid-week meal your kids will love
Finish your summer barbie on a sweet note with this sunny dessert. Rounds of fresh pineapple are barbecued until charred, then finished with a sprinkling of cinnamon and a homemade lime and mint syrup – don't forget the ice cream! Ready in just 20 minutes, this is a seriously impressive dessert you could serve to guests or simply as a family treat.
These roasted cherries with whipped mascarpone are super-versatile. Perfect on pancakes for brunch or served with shortbread biscuits for dessert, the choice is yours! And remember you can freeze the roasted cherries for a taste of summer all year round.
Don't let leftover burger buns from your barbecue go to waste. Pan-fry sweet brioche buns in butter until crisp and golden and serve as a decadent dessert sandwich with your favourite ice cream. Delicious? Yes!
Keep the kids cool with a smoothie ice lolly. Made with just three ingredients - yogurt, frozen smoothie mix and granola, not only are they easy to rustle up, they taste great too.
Finish off your barbecue menu with this simple seasonal pudding. Griddled peaches mixed with fresh blueberries, lemon, crunchy granola and a sprinkling of cinnamon make this dessert a winner.
With a thick biscuity base and an indulgent creamy filling, this deep-dish cheesecake is the ultimate summer crowdpleaser. The middle is swirled with blueberry compote for a gorgeous rippled effect. Top with whipped cream, lemon zest and extra blueberries and serve up for BBQ or dinner party.
Mel loves seeing people enjoying her food and her rainbow pavlova is popular amongst family and friends. It’s topped with fruits to represent the colours of the Pride flag
This showstopping Pride cheesecake has an ombre effect from blueberry purée stirred through the filling and is topped with crystallised ginger and fresh blueberries. Bethany is an amateur baker and nutritionist and calls this her ‘ace cheesecake’ – the blueberries give the cheesecake a purple hue which is the same colour it represents for ace on the Pride flag.
Inspired by a classic paloma cocktail, this refreshing, fruity granita is a lovely dessert for summer hosting – prep in advance and it will keep in the freezer for up to one month. The lime and mint whipped cream topping adds a special finishing touch.
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.
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!
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?
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
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.
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
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.
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.
This beautiful summer cake makes a great afternoon tea treat or post-barbecue dessert. It's made up of three fatless sponges sandwiched together with an elderflower-spiked cream and fresh strawberries and raspberries - delicious!
What's not to love about white chocolate, mango, flapjack and blondies? This sweet and fruity summer dessert is bound to be your new picnic staple and an ultimate crowdpleaser.
These banana trifle pots have big banoffee vibes. Top crumbled biscuits with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and sliced banana. They’re ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for when you’re craving something sweet.
With cherries, apricots and almonds, our brioche bake makes a brilliant Bank Holiday pud. The almonds and cherries deliver big Bakewell tart flavours. Serve with cream or crème fraîche.
Combining the classic flavours of bread and butter pudding with the unexpected addition of burger buns, this comforting pudding will satisfy any sweet tooth.
In search of a new BBQ dessert idea? This grilled pineapple is spiked with a zesty rum and lime syrup – totally tropical!
We’ve given classic Eton mess a tropical transformation, for a zesty dessert that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
These mini fruit tarts are a great no-cook addition to your afternoon tea. Buttery pastry is filled with zesty lemon curd, cream and passion fruit seeds. These little bites of goodness are sure to go down a treat.