Rainbow fruit lollies

Pack in the fruit with these fun rainbow lollies, made with mango, banana, kiwi and berries. If you want a more vivid colour, add food colouring to the fruity mixes

Watermelon pops

Try a new, fun way to serve watermelon to kids. You could also push green and black grapes onto kebab sticks and finish with a strawberry

Cherry crumble

Use summer cherries to make this easy oat-topped crumble. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it makes a superb summertime dessert

Frozen yogurt

Whip up this frozen yogurt to enjoy on hot summer days – it’s low-calorie and packed with flavour. We used strawberries, but you could try it with other fruit

Candy apples

Serve these easy candy apples at a summer fête, on Bonfire Night, Halloween at a kids’ birthday party. Experiment with fun and vibrant colours

Mango sorbet

Make the most of sweet mangoes with this refreshing mango sorbet. Low in fat, it’s the perfect dessert for warm, balmy days

Strawberry jellies with elderflower ice cream

Get a taste of summer with strawberry jelly made with rosé wine and served with elderflower ice cream. It takes a little effort but it’s a divine dessert

Gooseberry & elderflower trifle

Bake your own homemade sponge make this trifle extra special. With gooseberry purée and elderflower cordial, it’s full of summer flavours

Strawberry ice cream

Use sweet strawberries whilst they’re in season to make this fabulous homemade strawberry ice cream. It’s perfect on its own or as an accompaniment summer desserts

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