Summer dessert recipes

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

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 strawberry cheesecake with our easy step-by-step recipe. Topped with fresh strawberries and a 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

Use sweet strawberries whilst they’re in season to make this fabulous homemade strawberry ice cream. It's perfect on its own or as an accompaniment summer desserts