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Try our summer baking recipes, from no-cook ideas to fruity summer bakes. Find more baking and summer recipes.
This on-trend cottage cheese loaf is a source of protein and high in vitamin B12, and makes a tasty alternative to sliced bread.
Named after Queen Victoria, this quintessentially British bake is simplicity at its best; sweet strawberry jam and pillowy soft cream, sandwiched between two light sponge cakes and a dusting of icing sugar
Snack on the go with these Italian-inspired pizza breadsticks. With olives, sundried tomatoes and herby Italian seasoning, kids will to help make this easy breadstick recipe for a fun summer holidays baking project.
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.
Combine the flavours of a strawberry cheesecake with blondies for an epic summer bake! A simple blondie is studded with white chocolate chunks and crumbled biscuits for the base, then loaded with a strawberries and cream cheesecake topping – wow!
This delicate dessert topped with raspberries and mint misses out the traditional biscuit base and crust, and swaps sugar for sweetener to make a lower-sugar version of a lemon cheesecake.
We've teamed lemon meringue pie with a Basque cheesecake for a truly show-stopping dessert. Topped with lemon curd and a zesty whipped cream, this gluten-free pud certainly has the wow factor!
With its light, flaky pastry and delicious meaty filling, homemade sausage rolls really are the best party food all year round. They’re also perfect picnic fare, easy to transport and even easier to eat. You can double the quantities in this sausage roll recipe and freeze half the batch for impromptu guests or last-minute alfresco feasts. Find out how to make sausage rolls and you'll never look back!
Wonderfully light and fluffy and bursting with tangy fruit, these blueberry muffins are great as a make-ahead breakfast, on-the-go snack or teatime treat. With just six ingredients this blueberry muffin recipe is so simple and budget-friendly – and is a great way of using up squishy berries. Find out how to make blueberry muffins and add this recipe to your baking collection.
These air-fryer scones have a secret ingredient that'll get everyone talking. Creamy yet light in texture, sweet with a hint of vanilla, this could become your go-to scone recipe for cream teas. And if you don't have an air-fryer, you can always bake them in the oven.
This gorgeous Swiss roll recipe is inspired by the classic summer pud: Eton mess, starring sweet and juicy seasonal strawberries. We've used readymade meringue to keep things really easy, which marries perfectly with the luscious whipped cream. A simple yet sophisticated end to a summer meal!
This fruity almond cake is a real crowd-pleaser, ideal for summer parties, BBQs and picnics. No need to make croissants either – just grab a couple from the freezer! Finish with a scattering of flaked almonds and a dusting of icing sugar for a really impressive yet easy dessert.
Tuck into this deliciously crisp Pavlova topped with whipped cream and juicy strawberries
This classic strawberry tart filled with luxe crème pâtissière makes a stunning dessert for summer hosting or a family gathering. This recipe requires a little prep and patience, but the effort is totally worth it. Celebrate seasonal strawberries and impress everyone with this beautiful creation!
Home-made pizzas are the best, especially when you get to add any toppings you want. This easy-to-follow dough recipe gives you two pizza bases which are wonderfully light and crispy. Then simply add your extra ingredients on top and bake for 15 minutes.
This beautiful Italian focaccia is packed with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes and fragrant rosemary, and makes a deliciously aromatic loaf that's perfect for sharing with friends
This traditional dessert recipe consists of a shortcrust pastry case topped with jam, custard and desiccated coconut. We've served ours with fresh raspberries for a juicy pop of flavour.
All the simplicity of a flapjack with the sophisticated flavours of olive oil salted caramel and tangy pops of raspberry. This is the sort of bake you can surprise and impress guests with, especially as it's vegan-friendly and dairy-free, or produce on a picnic and watch the pieces disappear! Bake ahead and freeze for a stash in reserve.
Upside-down cakes look pretty and taste amazing, with the upside-down baking method creating a moist and moreish texture. This sweet orange and fragrant fennel recipe is made with a handful of ingredients, yet looks so special. Serve warm with crème fraîche for dessert or cool completely for a teatime treat.
Sweet, zesty and aromatic, this dreamy focaccia is a must-have addition to your next picnic. No advanced baking skills required to make this stylish Italian bread, just some patience with the proving. Enjoy with dips, tangy cheese, seasonal fruit or on its own.
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.
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.
These lighter veggie rolls have a spiced butternut squash and cheese filling encased in super-easy ready rolled puff pastry. Perfect for a picnic or as a tasty lunchbox addition.
Upgrade your sausage rolls with these spicy bites featuring punchy 'nduja paste and served with a fragrant and creamy dip. Fab for picnics or a super summer spread.
A great way to make the most of the freshest green spring asparagus, this quiche has a crisp pastry base and a creamy filling made from asparagus, eggs, cream and gruyere or parmesan cheese. Make it for friends or take it on a picnic.
Whip up a jar of lemon curd using just 4 ingredients and your microwave!
This is a lovely dessert to whip out when entertaining in the summer months. The juicy berry filling and light, fluffy sponge can be perfected by even the most nervous of bakers. Serve with cream or warm custard (or both!).
Make a batch of these fluffy muffins filled with the sharpness of summer blackberries to balance the sweetness of the batter
Inspired by a classic Eton mess, this elegant layered sponge cake is filled with all our favourite ingredients, from macerated strawberries and raspberries to whipped cream and crunchy meringue.
This dreamy summer bake is perfect for packing away into your picnic hamper. Combining zingy lemon, creamy coconut and tart blackcurrant, it's a gorgeous sweet treat that is sure to be a huge hit with kids and adults alike
These petite berry tarts are little slices of summer. Vanilla-infused milk makes for a creamy base, while raspberries and blueberries provide tang. Perfect with a cup of tea, or a glass of Pimms - whichever you fancy!
Make the most of sweet flat 'Doughnut' peaches in this summery upside-down cake recipe with tangy raspberry coulis.
Whether as part of a picnic spread or a light Sunday lunch, quiche Lorraine is a definite British classic. This simple recipe brings together the wonderfully comforting flavours of buttery shortcrust pastry, smoked bacon and creamy Gruyère cheese