Make-ahead summer dessert recipes
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Meringue recipes
Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue
It doesn't get much more summery than this: crisp meringue topped with elderflower-spiked whipped cream and a pile of sweet strawberries.
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Retro puddings
Summer pudding arctic roll
A gorgeous blueberry sponge is filled with mixed berries and ice cream before rolling and freezing; a beautiful arctic roll recipe for the summer.
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Frozen dessert recipes
Chewy peanut butter and plum ice cream sandwiches
Chewy peanut butter cookies are the perfect carrier for Georgina Hayden's sweet plum ice cream; like a peanut butter and jam sandwich but SO much better.
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Cheesecake recipes
Yuzu daiquiri cheesecakes
A perfect finish to any three-course meal, these zingy yuzu daiquiri cheesecake pots with salted lime praline crumbs offer something a little different for dinner party guests.
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Frozen dessert recipes
Strawberry and elderflower sorbet
You won't find a more summery dessert than our strawberry and elderflower sorbet. It's the perfect refreshing treat to cool down with on a hot day.
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Cherry recipes
Traditional cherry pie
A traditional cherry pie is the ultimate in summer sweets. The pie benefits from being left to stand, making it a great get-ahead dessert.
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Frozen dessert recipes
Frosé granita, strawberry salad and honey biscuits
Frosé granita is served with a simple fruity salad and sweet honey biscuits for extra crunch. There are a few elements to master, but the result is worth it
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Frozen dessert recipes
Affogato parfait
We've combined all the classic flavours of an Italian affogato – coffee, ice cream and rum – to create this party-worthy parfait pudding.
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Meringue recipes
Vegan coconut and mango pavlova
We've turned this egg and dairy-based dessert into a knockout vegan showstopper with our coconut cream and mango pavlova.
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White chocolate recipes
Watermelon, berry and white chocolate pavlova
We've adorned a white chocolate meringue base with creamy Greek yoghurt and a mound of fresh summer fruits in this stunning make-ahead pavlova.
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Alternative barbecue recipes
Griddled nectarine, brioche and barbecued praline sundae
Despite the mix of charred nectarines, toasted brioche and barbecued praline, this gorgeous fruity sundae only takes half an hour to make.
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Gooseberry recipes
Sticky gooseberry cake with saffron and honey with custard
Gill Meller's gooseberry cake has a pleasing tartness, balanced by the saffron and honey sponge, and mellowed further with homemade vanilla custard.
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Baked cheesecake recipes
Mini burnt cheesecakes with rhubarb and orange compote
Don't be put off by these individual cheesecakes being 'burnt'. It means the toasty caramelised edges pack in flavour. You can't go wrong with this recipe!
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Cheesecake recipes
Bounty parfait cheesecake
Try our vegan bounty cheesecake for your next dinner party dessert. A coconut biscuit base is topped with coconut cream tand dark chocolate.
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Ice cream recipes
Rhubarb jelly and Bird’s custard ice cream
Georgina Hayden has combined two classic flavours in one clever dessert featuring rhubarb jelly and Bird\s custard ice cream.
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Pistachio recipes
Pistachio, orange and cardamom tart with goat’s milk yogurt
Ben Tish's fragrant orange and pistachio tart is served with tangy goat's milk yoghurt to cut through the sweet, nutty filling.
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