21 summer desserts to make
Summer is the best season for fruit-centred desserts, as the season brings with it a glut of berries and stone fruits that can be used in so many versatile ways. And we’ve a brilliant collection of make-ahead summer dessert recipes from Oxfordshire based chefs and food businesses. From refreshing puddings to showstopping cheesecakes, we’ve gathered them in one handy place so you can decide which ice cream to make or fruity tart to serve at your next dinner party.
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Raymond Blanc’s Lemon Tart Recipe
Relatively simple to make and so worth it for the zesty lemon tang and creamy custard for a delicious sweet and sour experience that cannot fail to delight your guests.
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Salted Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
This Salted Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Cheesecake is sinfully decadent yet fruity and refreshing. It’s not too sweet, but it is quite rich, so a small slice will go a long way.
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Ginger and White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Despite its deliciously sounding title, this cheesecake recipe is easy to make, as it doesn’t require any fiddly work peeling or grating ginger. The ginger nut base does all that for you.
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Raymond Blanc’s Lemon Cake Recipe
Follow Raymond Blanc’s Lemon Cake recipe and the result will be fresh, zesty and as light as a cloud. A real winner with family and friends.
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Best Ever Cookies Recipe
Is this the best ever cookies recipe? With a crisp outer layer and a soft, chewy centre, these super tasty cookies are easy to make.
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Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
This Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake recipe by Rosalia Barresi has a ginger biscuit crust and a rich, creamy and decadent ganache.
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Vegan Chocolate and Strawberry Pudding Recipe
An easy to make Vegan Chocolate and Strawberry Pudding recipe by Rosalia Barresi can be enjoyed on its own or served with yoghurt.
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No-bake Philadelphia Cheesecake with Raspberries Recipe
This cool and creamy no-bake Philadelphia Cheesecake with Raspberries is an indulgent addition to any summer lunch or alfresco dinner.
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Baked Cheesecake with Summer Berries Recipe
This delicious creamy baked cheesecake topped with seasonal summer berries is an indulgent addition to any summer lunch or alfresco dinner.
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Strawberry Tarts with Crème Patissiere Recipe
This delightful Strawberry Tarts with Crème Patissiere recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal dessert for entertaining.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Recipe
This delightful strawberry shortcake ice cream recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal dessert for entertaining.
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Strawberry Ripple Shortbread Slice Recipe
This delightful strawberry ripple shortbread slice recipe makes a delicious dish that’s perfect for summer and great for sharing.
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Strawberry and Vanilla Buttermilk Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
Tangy, smooth ice cream, rippled with fragrant strawberry compote and sandwiched between crisp, buttery shortbread makes this a real crowd-pleaser. Opt for store-bought biscuits if you’re short of time.
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Strawberry, Lychee and Passion Fruit Pavlova Recipe
This Strawberry, Lychee and Passion Fruit Pavlova Recipe is a great addition to any summer meals enjoyed outside in the sunshine with family and friends.
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Fresh Strawberry & Vanilla New York-style Cheesecake Recipe
This Fresh Strawberry & Vanilla New York-style Cheesecake Recipe is easy to make and is great for simple summers meals enjoyed outside in the sunshine with family and friends.
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Burford Garden Company’s Summer Fruit Pudding Recipe
This traditional British recipe has been given a contemporary twist by using brioche rather than good old-fashioned white bread, which surprisingly lightens the pudding.