
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
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
Blackberry cheesecake
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
Vanilla, apple & ginger biscuit fool
Impress guests with these apple and ginger fools for dessert. Made using just four simple ingredients, they're quick and easy
Lemon & raspberry mousse with pistachio & ginger shortbread
Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it's a great dessert for a dinner party
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
Gregg's tangy lemon tart
Gregg Wallace fell in love with Michel Roux Snr's lemon tart at first bite. This is his version of the classic recipe
Strawberry pavlova
When you find a punnet of perfectly ripe strawberries, showcase them in this irresistible summer pavlova
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
Summer pudding
This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
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
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
Strawberry shortbread ice cream sandwich
Sandwich spoonfuls of strawberry cheesecake ice cream between two Viennese whirls to make this easy yet indulgent dessert. A perfect summertime sweet treat
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
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Make these easy fruity lollies with the kids for a fun summer treat – they're a twist on frozen yogurt
Vegan tiramisu
Make this easy vegan tiramisu for a simple but impressive plant-based dinner party dessert. It's rich, thick and creamy and filled with classic coffee flavours