You'll make these summer dessert recipes again and again (2024)

Eton mess is a summer classic, and if you use ready-made meringue like we do, it's amazingly easy to make. We've also used Pimm's-soaked strawberries for an extra fruity kick.

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Switch out your usual recipe for the coffee-soaked Italian classic for a zesty lemon version with our lemon drizzle tiramisu. Made with fresh lemon cream, lemon curd and extra zest, it's the most delicious way to end a meal.

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Why not make your favourite digestif co*cktail into a creamy dessert? That's exactly what our recipe for espresso martini ice cream does, and it involves no churning whatsoever.

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Rhubarb is one of our all-time favourite summer fruits, and there's no better way to make the most of it than with this gorgeous tart. Inspired by the retro sweets, this tart is surprisingly easy to make, and is always a crowd-pleaser.

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If you've got a soft spot for this frozen dessert, you'll love our recipe for the homemade version. Drizzled in melted dark chocolate and topped with crushed nuts, it's the perfect dinner party dessert for summer.

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Turn a classic co*cktail into a beautiful pudding with this p*rnstar martini pavlova recipe. Topped with a zesty whipped cream, plenty of fresh passionfruit and flecks of lime zest, it's a gorgeous centrepiece for any occasion.

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Simple, yet effective, this pretty tart is the best way to use seasonal strawberries. Top with edible flowers and more fresh berries for a show-stopping summer dessert.

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Bright pink rhubarb and gorgeous green pistachios make this dessert one of our favourites. Slice and serve to dinner guests for ultimate wow-factor.

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This towering meringue-based dessert is genuinely far easier to make than it looks. By using a ready-made pastry case, this dessert can be on the table in around half an hour, making it a host's dream pudding.

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Make everyone's favourite fruity summer pudding into creamy homemade ice cream with our easy recipe. Like all good ice cream recipes, you don't need to churn it – simply mix and freeze.

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Sometimes simple is best, and when it comes to summer puddings there's nothing simpler than a fruity summer trifle. The layers of fruit, cream and sponge look gorgeous in your best glass dish, too.

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Use fresh, seasonal raspberries in this easy frangipane tart recipe for the prettiest summer pudding. Serve with fresh whipped cream or mascarpone and more fresh fruit on the side.

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This frozen berry ice cream couldn't be easier to make. Scoop it into little dishes or cones and garnish with sundae toppings for a retro spin.

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Get inspired by tropical flavours with this easy drizzle cake. Top with whipped coconut cream and strands of lime zest for more of a pudding feel.

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Mint choc-chip ice cream is the perfect palate-cleansing pudding, and it's super easy to make yourself. We like ours topped with torn fresh mint and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate.

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These cheat's lemon cream doughnuts are utterly delicious, filled with a zesty cream and easy to make. They're brilliant for lunches in the garden, or a fun post-dinner treat.

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This pretty cake is topped with chocolate dipped strawberries for a truly show-stopping feel. The strawberry-flavoured icing is one of our favourites, too.

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