Summer dessert recipes

Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll

This spin on summer pudding is packed with cherries, blackberries, black grapes, blueberries, blackcurrants and a splash of Cassis liqueur

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party

Once you've mastered choux pastry using our step-by-step guide, this French patisserie-style dessert will be a breeze

Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic

Try a scrumptious summer dessert with summer berry mousse cake

Spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen with this speedy, low-fat recipe – ideal if you want a lighter option at the end of your dinner party

Juicy peaches, sweet almonds, melt-in-the-mouth pastry... you'll want a large slice of this one

Combine meringue, cream, tahini, bananas and salted caramel to make this quick dessert that's a twist on Eton mess. It's the perfect no-cook pudding for summer

Make a posset with passion fruit that's creamy, tart and perfumed. Serve with pistachio and custard biscuits and fresh pineapple for a divine summer dessert

Nothing says summer like a sweet, berry-filled Eton mess and this vegan version swaps the egg whites in the meringues for an ingenious alternative

Try this light, creamy raspberry cake for a sweet summer treat

A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

Get kids eating more fruit with this simple gluten-free ice cream. Portions of mango, strawberries, banana and kiwi add up to two of their five-a-day

Learn how to make cheesecake with our easy step-by-step recipe. Topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry purée, it makes for a stunning summer dessert.

Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat

Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in

Sweet cocoa pastry is filled with a rich, fruity filling of chocolate and cherries in this heavenly German gateau-inspired dessert

Bring the flavours of an English summer to your table with this clever twist on a traditional favourite

These gluten and dairy-free berry and coconut cream sweet treats from BBC Good Food magazine reader Jenna Hope are entirely raw

This easy, gluten-free pud is a delicate balance of rich coconut and sharp mango sorbet - a refreshing end to a dinner party

Use any soft, seasonal fruit you have to make these flapjacks, such as blackberries, cherries or strawberries, and experiment with different nuts