Summer dessert recipes
Light and fruity puds to round off a summer spread, from berry-laden pavlova to zesty lemon tart.
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Lemon tart with summer berries
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort
27
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Moderately Easy
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Summer pudding
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- Ready in 30 mins
This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
16
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Easy
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Strawberry Pavlova
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
When you find a punnet of perfectly ripe strawberries, showcase them in this irresistible summer dessert
20
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Iced raspberry & basil brûlées
- Ready in 50 mins
Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic
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Easy
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Gooseberry meringue pie
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- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
A delicious pud, using in-season gooseberries, delicately flavoured with elderflower
10
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Moderately Easy
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Summer berry mousse cake
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- Ready in 45 mins
Try a scrumptious summer dessert with summer berry mousse cake
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Moderately Easy
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Summer berry Pavlova
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- Ready in 2 hrs
This sumptuous pavlova mixes cream with 0 % fat Greek yoghurt, cutting fat by half
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Easy
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Strawberry cheesecakes
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- Ready in 10 mins
This speedy, low-fat recipe means you can enjoy creamy cheesecake without the guilt
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Easy
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Peach & almond tart
- Ready in 2 hrs
Juicy peaches, sweet almonds, melt-in-the-mouth pastry... you'll want a large slice of this one
13
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Easy
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Raspberry layer cake
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Try this light, creamy raspberry cake for a sweet summer treat
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Moderately Easy
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Crunchy raspberry ripple terrine
- Ready in 25 mins
A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat
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Moderately Easy
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Easy gooseberry cobbler
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- Ready in 40 mins
This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer
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Easy
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Apricot & almond pastries
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- Ready in 40 mins
Make the most of seasonal fruit in this pastry pud without piling on the pounds
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Easy
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Hazelnut tart with orange mascarpone & strawberries
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- Ready in 45 mins
This make-ahead fruit tart is a brilliant stand-by for summer entertaining. Adapt the filling and fruit to suit your tastes and what's in season
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Easy
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Strawberry cheesecake in 4 easy steps
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- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Follow our step-by-step recipe for this easy no-cook cheesecake – a delicious summer dessert for all occasions
140
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Easy
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Iced berry Eton mess
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- Ready in 10 mins
Get your sugar fix in double-quick time with this sweet idea
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Easy
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Blackcurrant ice cream
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- Ready in 25 mins
This recipe uses low-fat custard and lots of fruit for a healthier, sorbet-style ice cream
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Easy
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Strawberry & white chocolate mousse cake
- Ready in 32 mins
Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat
31
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Easy
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Baked raspberry cheesecake
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- Ready in 1 hr
This is a dead easy two-step recipe that looks like it took hours (and lots of skill) to make
600
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Easy
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