Summer dessert recipes

Bake a creamy cheesecake topped with soft, sweet peaches and crispy streusel – a luscious dessert to round off a summer meal

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

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

Treat family and friends to this creamy dessert in late summer and early autumn. It's topped with fresh blackberries – or use raspberries during the summer months

Make this showstopping cheesecake for summer entertaining. Top with strawberries or a mix of fresh berries, plus a drizzle of chocolate for extra indulgence

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

Few desserts say summer like Eton mess. Crunchy meringue, whipped cream and strawberry sauce is a winning combination, best served al fresco

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

Try the classic lemon tart recipe by Gregg Wallace. His version of Michel Roux Snr's dessert has a soft, biscuity pastry and rich, tangy filling.

When you find a punnet of perfectly ripe strawberries, showcase them in this irresistible summer pavlova

Celebrate strawberry season with these moreish crumble buns. These eye-catching desserts are perfect for summer and make an impressive sweet treat

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

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

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

Delight guests at your next summer gathering with this brown sugar pavlova topped with passion fruit, strawberries, raspberries and pineapple

The plumpest, ripest strawberries make up this classic summer trifle with ginger jelly and a lemon drizzle cake base

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

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

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

Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration

Gently cook strawberries to create lovely syrupy juices and enjoy them in this cobbler. Serve with clotted cream or ice cream for a new cream tea experience

Enjoy a creamy coconut panna cotta with mango slices, crushed ginger nut biscuits and lime zest. It's a gorgeous grown up dessert to end a summer menu

Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering