Cherry, rose & pistachio Pavlova traybake

Take this retro meringue dessert to another level by adding edible flower petals, coconut cream, fruit and nuts for even more texture

Coconut quindim

A baked Brazilian dessert with creamy coconut set custard, similar to flan

Turkey salad on rye

Open sandwiches mean you use less bread, but can pile on plenty of topping, in this case Coronation-spiced lean turkey with crisp salad

Individual summer puddings

A traditional, low-fat dessert with strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blueberries and blackberries set in mini basin moulds

Gooseberry & elderflower fizz

A lightly floral Prosecco-based cocktail with crushed fresh fruit and refreshing cordial

Smoking chilli chicken & sweetcorn pizza

Ready-made pizza bases make for a speedy midweek Italian feast. Try this alternative topping with chipotle chicken and Mexican flavours

Brown sugar meringues with gooseberry compote & cream

Crisp hazelnut meringues with whipped cream and gooseberry compote make the perfect gluten-free summer dessert

Pistachio nut & spiced apple Bircher muesli

A balanced, filling breakfast bowl with oats and apple in low-fat yogurt, cinnamon and nutmeg and a nutty pomegranate topping

Sunshine tiramisu

Swap chocolate and coffee for almonds, nectarines and peaches in this show-stopping make-ahead dessert

No-bake chocolate hazelnut cheesecake

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert – it’s perfect for entertaining

Lighter banoffee pie

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to this classic banana and toffee dessert with shortcrust base and cream filling

Chocolate & hazelnut celebration cake

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert