Summer family desserts recipes

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

Follow our step-by-step recipe for this easy no-cook cheesecake – a delicious summer dessert for all occasions

A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours - great for relaxed entertaining

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

Sarah Cook’s scrummy cake is really easy and versatile – use whatever fruit you like, and you’ll make it again and again

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

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

The creamy, sweet texture of this baked vanilla pudding is complemented by a vibrant fruit sauce

A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat

A stunning centrepiece dessert that's bursting with summer flavours, perfect for a special occasion

Swirls of cherries ensure this sublime cheesecake has a summer flavour, perfect for a sunset dinner party outside

A moist fruit sponge, packed with the best seasonal produce with a touch of almond and cinnamon too

The most stunning summer dessert ever; raspberry, lemon and frangipane tart

A frozen dessert like this is always useful when entertaining... and the bright pink mousse will be a talking point!

Condensed milk is a magic ingredient when making no-churn ice cream - the end result will be creamy, smooth and not at all icy

Use Mary Cadogan's shortcrust pastry case recipe as the base for this gorgeous summery tart

The perfect summer pud for a lunch party, or treat with afternoon tea

A classic teatime treat made using ingredients that are proud to be British

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

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea

Use up seasonal fruit in mini almond tarts with frangipane filling and crisp shortcrust cases – best served with thick clotted cream

You don't have to own an ice-cream maker to enjoy a homemade, freezer friendly staple

A light vanilla sponge dotted with seeds and sandwiched with orange frosting and fresh strawberries - heavenly

A caramel-flavoured praline meringue that's perfect for a summer's day