Strawberry tart

Wow family and friends with a stunning strawberry tart. A lovely centrepiece dessert for summer dining, it’s made with homemade pastry and crème pâtissière

Fruit leather

Make this berry-flavoured fruit leather to eat as a snack or for baking. Here we use berries and apple, but plums, pear, pineapple and mango work well too

Fruit salad

Look for ripe, sweet-smelling fruit for this simple fruit salad with kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, orange and berries. It’s a lovely, light summer dessert

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Gooseberry & hazelnut slices

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

Lemon & lavender fondant fancies

Elegant sponge squares that are petite and pretty as a picture – impress with light flavours and silky butter icing

Caramel & orange mousses

This festive dessert makes the perfect end to a buffet party, and it can be made ahead too

Chilled strawberry & Pimm’s zabaglione

Zabaglione with English twist

Cherry & almond cake

Not just for Easter, this delicious cake makes a good centrepiece all year round

Baked figs & goat’s cheese with radicchio

A fresh, seasonal starter that’s simple to make and looks pretty on the plate