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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Peach Melba roulade
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- Ready in 50 mins
Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll
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Moderately Easy
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Gooseberry & elderflower fool
- Ready in 20 mins
Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in
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Easy
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Lemon tart with summer berries
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A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort
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Moderately Easy
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Gooseberry fool
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Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party
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Blackberry & lemon mess
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- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Everybody loves traditional strawberry Eton mess, but blackberries also work beautifully with homemade meringue and luscious lemon cream
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Moderately Easy
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Raspberry, white chocolate & pistachio profiteroles
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Once you've mastered choux pastry using our step-by-step guide, this French patisserie-style dessert will be a breeze
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Moderately Easy
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Summer pudding
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This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
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Strawberry Pavlova
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When you find a punnet of perfectly ripe strawberries, showcase them in this irresistible summer dessert
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Moderately Easy
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Iced raspberry & basil brûlées
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Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic
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Summer berry mousse cake
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Try a scrumptious summer dessert with summer berry mousse cake
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Moderately Easy
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Strawberry cheesecakes
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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
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Juicy peaches, sweet almonds, melt-in-the-mouth pastry... you'll want a large slice of this one
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Raspberry layer cake
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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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Strawberry cheesecake in 4 easy steps
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Follow our step-by-step recipe for this easy no-cook cheesecake – a delicious summer dessert for all occasions
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Easy
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Strawberry & white chocolate mousse cake
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Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat
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Easy
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