It took some time, but summer is finally here! Make these delicious summer desserts to celebrate the sunshine with family and friends. Impress guests with the perfect ice cream, sorbet or panna cotta. This will become your go-to round-up for sweet, summery inspiration.
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4-Ingredient Avocado & Lime No-churn Ice Cream
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Recipe for 4-Ingredient Avocado & Lime No-churn Ice Cream
Orange Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cups
Dig into these decadent ice cream cups. The brownies are perfect for serving guests.
Recipe for Decadent Orange Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cups
Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel & Caramel-rippled Ice Cream
The touch of salt really brings out the chocolate flavour and the olive oil adds a delicious creaminess to this fuss-free ice cream. Delicious as a summer dessert!
Recipe for Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel and Caramel-rippled Ice Cream
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Feel like a kid again with these delightful Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches. But because we’re all adults, you get to enjoy them with a glass of MCC.
Recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
No-churn LemonGold Ice Cream
A creamy ice cream that doesn’t require a fancy churner. Loads of lemon flavour and so easy to make!
Recipe for No-churn LemonGold Ice Cream
Matcha & Mint Ice Cream
Refreshing matcha green tea makes the perfect addition to homemade ice cream.
Recipe for Matcha and Mint Ice Cream
Tropical Coconut, Mango & Lemon Ice Cream
This no-churn, creamy vegan ice cream is perfect for those hot days where it feels like nothing can cool you down. The mango and coconut combination is a true tropical treat.
Recipe for Tropical Vegan Coconut, Mango & Lemon Ice Cream
Fruit Mince Pie No-churn Ice Cream
You don’t need a fancy ice cream machine to make epic ice cream this festive season!
Recipe for Fruit Mince Pie No-churn Ice Cream
Choc-dipped Peanut Butter Lollies
Smoosh all your favourite flavours into one deliciously decadent lolly.
Recipe for Choc-dipped Peanut Butter Lollies with Pretzels & Brittle
Banana, Date & Almond Parfait Lollies
A fun take on an ice cream lolly and perfect as an elevated dessert. The blossom honeycomb and almonds take it to the next level with contrasting flavours and textures.
Recipe for Banana, Date & Almond Parfait Lollies with Orange Blossom Honeycomb
Fruity Summer Desserts
Take advantage of all the delicious seasonal summer fruits.
Zesty LemonGold Trifle
A fun take on a classic, this decadent trifle combines layers of lemon curd, vanilla sponge, white choc cookies and Swiss meringue. The ideal dessert for special occasions.
Recipe for Zesty LemonGold Trifle
Mini Pavlovas with ClemenGold Curd & Cream
Drizzled with ClemenGold goodness and honey-infused cream, these mini pavlovas will instantly settle your sweet cravings.
Recipe for Mini Pavlovas with ClemenGold Curd & Honey Cream
LemonGold Cups
Lemony and sweet, these dessert cups are the quintessential summer treat.
Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Coconut & Granadilla
A fruity, delightful indulgence that’s perfect for serving at sophisticated parties.
Recipe for Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Toasted Coconut & Granadilla
Yoghurt & Lime Tart
Lime adds a citrusy note to this yoghurt-based tart – bound to be a zingy party favourite.
Recipe for Yoghurt & Lime Tart
Frosé Raspberry Granita with Ice Cream & Berries
This beautiful and colourful sorbet duo will tantalise your taste buds!
Recipe for Frosé Raspberry Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries
Frozen Apricot Parfait
This is a simple, wonderfully light and fruity dessert that will have your guests wondering what Cordon Bleu school you attended.
Recipe for Frozen Apricot Parfait
Raspberry & Rose Pavlova
A pavlova always looks impressive; this one will be a crowning centrepiece for any celebration table.
Recipe for Raspberry & Rose Pavlova
Vegan Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart with Vanilla Coconut Sorbet
It’s delicious, it’s refreshing, it’s vegan! This is the perfect summertime dessert.
Recipe for Vegan Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart with Vanilla Coconut Sorbet
Zingy LemonGold Lemon Tart
This lemon tart is the perfect teatime treat; its bold punchy flavour will satisfy your sweet tooth. This one not only looks pretty, but tastes divine.
Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Verrines
These cute desserts are surprisingly easy to make – set in glasses for home entertaining or in plastic verrines with lids for a picnic.
Recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Verrines
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups with Biscoff
This dessert is so easy to whip up, making it the ideal prep-ahead dessert for entertaining. Oh, and did we mention that it’s crazy delicious?
Recipe for Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups with Biscoff Biscuit Base
Summer Desserts for the Adults
Add a tipple to your favourite desserts.
White Choc & Rose Water Panna Cotta
Treat guests to these fragrant and delicious panna cottas.
Recipe for White Chocolate & Rose Water Panna Cotta with Rosé Fruit Compote
Vin de Constance Poached Pears with Butterscotch & Praline
A light yet delectable dessert drizzled with butterscotch sauce.
Recipe for Vin de Constance Poached Pears with Butterscotch Sauce & Praline
Tant’ Sannie Melktert Panna Cotta with Coffee Caramel Drizzle
Traditional Italian and South African flavours marry in this decadent yet refreshing dessert.
Recipe for Tant’ Sannie Melktert Panna Cotta with Coffee Caramel Drizzle
Sultry Liquid Chocolate Whisky Shooters
Hosting a summer soirée? End the night with the ultimate night cap.
Recipe for Sultry Liquid Chocolate Whisky Shooters
Festive Favourites
It’s not festive season without these festive faves.
Chocolate Truffle Festive Trifle
Wow guests with this show-stopping trifle this festive season.
Very Berry Christmas Mince Pies
Trade regular mince pies for these berry-licious ones and serve with vanilla ice cream for a true summer festive treat.
Recipe for Very Berry Christmas Mince Pies
Peppermint Crisp Cups
Party-status ready and utterly delicious, these Peppermint Crisp Cups are a must!
Recipe for Peppermint Crisp Cups
Mini Malva Puddings
Everyone’s favourite dessert gets a makeover with these mini servings, ideal for festive gatherings.
Recipe for Mini Malva Puddings
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