Blackberry Bakewell squares

Make these seasonal blackberry Bakewells for dessert to round off a picnic. They're easy to transport in a tin and will hold up against the heat of a sunny day

Cherry ripple, chocolate & rose ice cream

Serve this cherry, chocolate and rose ice cream in cones for the kids, or in slices for a dinner party dessert. You don't need an ice cream maker to make it

Belgian waffles

Serve up a treat for breakfast time (or dessert) with easy homemade Belgian waffles. Top with whatever you fancy – fruit and ice cream are classics

Homemade crumpets with ricotta, berries & thyme honey

Forget shop-bought crumpets, here's how to do them at home this weekend. Delicious served with a light topping of summer fruits, fresh ricotta and honey

Pea mousse

Impress dinner guests with this creamy pea mousse, which makes a great dessert that's bang on trend. Decorate with pea shoots and flowers for the wow factor

Peach Melba sundae

Peach Melba meets knickerbocker glory in this decadent sundae. Add a dash of champagne or prosecco for a grown-up dessert – the perfect end to a summer menu

Roast pistachio-stuffed peaches with orange blossom cream

What dessert says summer better than roasted peaches filled with sweetened pistachios alongside a delicate orange blossom cream? Nectarines also work well

Summer berry cake with rose geranium cream

Bakers rejoice: this summer berry cake layered with rose geranium cream is simply divine. It will make a fabulously floral centrepiece dessert at any party

Caramel & coffee ice cream sandwich

Keep cool this summer with a simple yet indulgent frozen dessert. Who says ice cream sandwiches are for kids? Chocolate-coated coffee beans say otherwise…

Choc hazelnut ice cream sandwich

Squish chocolate and salted caramel ice cream between two chocolate cookies to make this irresistible frozen dessert. Devour immediately or pop in the freezer

Strawberry shortbread ice cream sandwich

Sandwich spoonfuls of strawberry cheesecake ice cream between two Viennese whirls to make this easy yet indulgent dessert. A perfect summertime sweet treat

Chorizo & red pepper hummus

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Liven up shop-bought hummus with a flavour-rich chorizo, red pepper and almond topping. Serve as a snack or an easy starter with pitta bread or crudités