Fruit

Sweet red fruits and a splash of amaretto give this pudding an Italian spin. Soak the fruit the day before – and make sure your pudding basin fits your slow cooker!

Part ice cream, part cheesecake? Don’t mind if we do. This is a great little prep-ahead number for all of your summer entertaining needs. Simply remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. You can play with the fruit; blackberries, cherries or strawberries would all ripple well here

This is a great prep-ahead pud when you want something glamorous for dessert but don’t want to be fussing around with food mixers while you’re roasting the turkey. Make the pavlova and spiced plums the day before and then all you have to do on the day is whip up some cream

Whip up this easy traybake for a post-barbecue dessert or garden party. Juicy pineapple chunks are mixed through the batter and the reserved juice is absorbed by the sponge for extra sunshine flavour. All topped with an irresistibly creamy coconut frosting!

Nothing says ‘summer’s here’ like a fruit-laden pavlova, and this topping is a great twist on traditional berries. Feel free to make a double batch of the lime syrup – it’s great drizzled over fruit and yogurt in the morning and works brilliantly in summer cocktails

Camomile tea syrup adds a lovely flavour to this fruity bake, perfect as an afternoon snack

A staple on celebration tables up and down the country, the trifle dates back to the late 16th century. Originally more like a fruit fool, the jelly layer was added in the 18th century and has been a key element ever since.

Tiramisu gets a fruity, summery makeover with what we're calling our "Piramisu" – get it?

The perfect fruit cake, but with added festive warmth from three types of ginger. Follow our tip to make it gluten free