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From cooling sorbets to show-stopping ice cream cakes, try our ice cream recipes. See more Summer and Dessert recipes.
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.
Upside down and peachy all over, this delicious cake has a hint of almond for a nutty flavour
Enjoy the flavours of a British classic dessert with this summery ice cream cake.
Use vanilla ice cream and pistachio crème to make homemade pistachio ripple ice cream. Sandwich between two double chocolate cookies and roll through chopped pistachios for a decadent summer sweet treat.
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!
You'll need to make this gorgeous homemade strawberry ice cream the day before as it takes a little bit of time to prepare. But when the moment for dessert comes, all you'll need to do is scoop and serve.
Inspired by the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail, this grown-up take on jelly and ice cream is perfect for parties. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare, then leave it to chill for 4 hours until the jelly has set.
A delicious merging of two British classics – this indulgent pudding combines soft white bread slices with a wonderfully gooey sticky toffee sauce
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.
Valentine’s desserts are always best with chocolate and this indulgent sharing option for two only takes ten minutes to put together
Let everyone dig into their own crumble with individual servings of this timeless, fruity pud. Lemon, oats and chopped nuts add plenty of extra flavour and crunch to balance the sweet layer of fruit underneath
The classic crumble gets a makeover with this almond-infused, marzipany recipe
‘We drink a lot of apricot juice during Ramadan, so I’ve taken the traditional flavour and made it into a fun dessert for Eid’ says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter. ‘Always my favourite to bring for a celebration.’
Originating for South Africa, malva pudding is filled with apricot jam and drizzled in syrup. We've given ours a festive twist with extra cinnamon and nutmeg. Try as an alternative dessert idea for Christmas Day.
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.
Dive into these gloriously gooey cookie pots that take just 10 minutes to make. Baking in the microwave is brilliant for when you want something quick, plus it uses less energy than turning the oven on!
These gooey dark chocolate fondants are irresistibly good and the perfect Christmas dessert. With an oozing chocolate centre, they are worth the effort for an epic vegan dessert.
The comforting nostalgia of malted milk powder, with its toasty, almost caramel flavour brings an extra depth to rich dark chocolate. These melt-in-the-middle chocolate puddings are so irresistible, it could be hard to share them round!
What's a brookie? A brownie-cookie mash-up that's guaranteed to melt your heart. Peanut butter is the perfect contrast to chocolate’s sweet and silky profile, with its rich, sweet and slightly salty flavour. Serve this up for friends and family and watch it disappear!
These quick and simple mug cakes are made all the more special by sweet and fragrant Conference pears
If you can’t wait for dessert, try this brilliant microwave blueberry creation. It’s ready in 5 minutes and all you need is a mug!
Make this gingerbread affogato recipe for a Christmas treat ready in five minutes. Combine spiced gingerbread latte liqueur and smooth vanilla ice cream, then pour over hot espresso for a festive twist on an Italian classic.
Let the kids join in with the adult tradition of festive cocktails with this wonderful ‘mocktail’ recipe from Vivek Singh
This ice cream tower is a real show-stopper
This gorgeous French dessert is traditionally made with cherries, but gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries in our clafoutis recipe
For a last minute dinner party dessert or a super easy treat to satisfy those chocolate cravings, try this speedy lava cake that's simply made in the microwave
Try our no-churn chocolate ice cream that's ready for the freezer in just 15 minutes, all you have to do is wait patiently before you dig in...
This spectacular yet simple-to-make ice-cream terrine is definitely one for your dessert table this Christmas. A homemade pistachio paste and an easy no-cook olive oil caramel makes this a game changer. This is creamy, luscious and decadent, just as festive desserts should be!
The classic Irish mudslide gets a makeover with the help of triple chocolate ice cream
This classic British bake is a great way to use up any apples you have at home. Fold juicy apples through a cinnamon-spiced batter then bake until golden. We likes ours served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Give classic apple crumble a glow-up with a drizzle of caramel sauce. We've added a spoonful of miso paste to the caramel for deep and rich flavours. Serve alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy.
Brighten up chilly evenings with this super-easy and lighter version of a classic pudding. With tart rhubarb and sweet granola, this crumble is perfect for cosy nights in.
This ice cream and popcorn combo is drizzled with sweet miso caramel and tangy blackberries for an epic sweet and salty flavour experience! Fab for movie night, Friday night in or a special Halloween treat.