Summer dessert recipes
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Peach streusel cheesecake
Bake a creamy cheesecake topped with soft, sweet peaches and crispy streusel – a luscious dessert to round off a summer meal
Raspberry mousse
Try making this summer berry mousse as a dessert, topped with whipped cream, or use it as a filling for a light sponge layer cake
Mango & passion fruit curd sunshine tart
Evoke summer with the vibrant colour and tropical flavours of this fruity tart. Serve as is with a dusting of icing sugar or with extra fruit and mint leaves
Rice pudding ice cream
Transform creamy, comforting rice pudding into a simple ice cream, gently spiced with nutmeg. Make ahead and it will freeze for up to three months
Jammy blackberry & almond crumble cake
Enjoy these blackberry and almond cake slices for afternoon tea, or as dessert served with vanilla ice cream. They're made with fresh blackberries and jam
Raspberry & rose marble cake
Impress friends and family with a pretty marbled raspberry cake – enjoy with syrupy, rose-macerated raspberries and crème fraîche
Triple-layered berry cheesecake
Make this showstopping cheesecake for summer entertaining. Top with strawberries or a mix of fresh berries, plus a drizzle of chocolate for extra indulgence
Frozen banana lollies
Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat
Eton mess
Few desserts say summer like Eton mess. Crunchy meringue, whipped cream and strawberry sauce is a winning combination, best served al fresco
Vegan trifle
Treat guests to this plant-based trifle, with layers of sponge, compote, custard and dairy-free cream. It's a great dessert for a celebration
Strawberry crumble buns
Celebrate strawberry season with these moreish crumble buns. These eye-catching desserts are perfect for summer and make an impressive sweet treat
Strawberry tart
Wow family and friends with a stunning strawberry tart. A lovely centrepiece dessert for summer dining, it's made with homemade pastry and crème pâtissière
Peach pie
Be sure to leave this pretty peach pie with latticed pastry topping to cool for an hour after baking – this step is essential to ensure a good texture
Summer pudding
This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
Blackberry queen of puddings
Got a glut of blackberries? Whether homegrown, foraged or shop-bought, you must try this blackberry twist on a classic British dessert, crowned with meringue
Raspberry & dark chocolate cheat's ice cream terrine
Try this easy terrine for dessert, layered with ice cream, dark chocolate and marbled with a zingy raspberry purée. Prepare it ahead to wow your guests
Brown sugar pavlova with fruit
Delight guests at your next summer gathering with this brown sugar pavlova topped with passion fruit, strawberries, raspberries and pineapple
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Celebrate summer by using seasonal blueberries and zesty lime to take this creamy baked egg custard. Enjoy it at the end of an al fresco menu
Strawberry & elderflower trifle
The plumpest, ripest strawberries make up this classic summer trifle with ginger jelly and a lemon drizzle cake base
Jelly & custard trifle squares
Create this retro jelly and custard trifle using cheat’s ingredients. It’s a completely make-ahead dessert, so ideal for a stress-free get together
Elderflower sorbet
Make this easy sorbet while elderflowers are in season. It's a fat-free, refreshing dessert for summer, or serve as an aperitif with a shot of gin poured over
Gin & tonic cheesecake
Combine your favourite cocktail and dessert with this fabulously zingy gin and tonic cheesecake. It makes a perfect sweet treat for a grown-up dinner party
Passion fruit & white chocolate semifreddo
Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration