Make these delicious summer desserts to celebrate the sunshine with family and friends. Impress guests with the perfect ice cream, sorbet, fruit tart, pavlova, choc mousse or panna cotta. Let this round-up be your source of sweet, summery inspiration.

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Find the perfect scoop with these ice cream recipes.

4 Ingredient Avocado & Lime No Churn Ice Cream

The secret to creamy ice cream without the effort? This recipe right here.

Recipe for 4 Ingredient Avocado & Lime No Churn Ice Cream

Decadent Orange Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cups

Dig into these decadent ice cream cups – the brownies are perfect for serving guests.

Recipe for Decadent Orange Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cups

Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel & Caramel-rippled Ice Cream

The touch of salt really brings out the chocolate flavour and the oil adds a delicious creaminess to this fuss-free ice cream. Delicious as a summer dessert!

Recipe for Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel and Caramel-rippled Ice Cream

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

Feel like a kid again with these delightful Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches. But because we’re all adults, you get to enjoy them with a glass of MCC.

Recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

N0-churn LemonGold™ Ice Cream

A creamy ice cream that doesn’t require a fancy churner. A whole lot of lemon flavour and so easy to make!

Recipe for No-churn LemonGold™ Ice Cream

Matcha & Mint Ice Cream

Refreshing matcha green tea makes the perfect addition to homemade ice cream.

Recipe for Matcha and Mint Ice Cream

Tropical Vegan Coconut, Mango & Lemon Ice Cream

This no-churn, creamy vegan ice cream is perfect for those hot days where it feels like nothing can cool you down. The mango and coconut combination not only tastes incredible, but also makes you feel like you’re on a tropical holiday.

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Fruit Mince Pie No-churn Ice Cream

You don’t need a fancy ice cream machine to make epic ice cream this festive season!

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Choc Dipped Peanut Butter Lollies with Pretzels & Brittle

Smoosh all your favourite flavours into one deliciously decadent lolly.

Recipe for Choc Dipped Peanut Butter Lollies with Pretzels & Brittle

Banana, Date and Almond Parfait Lollies with Honeycomb

A fun take on an ice cream lolly and perfect as an elevated dessert.  The blossom honeycomb and almonds take it to the next level with contrasting flavours and textures.

Recipe for Banana, Date and Almond Parfait Lollies with Orange Blossom Honeycomb

Fruity Summer Desserts

Take advantage of all the delicious seasonal summer fruits!

Zesty LemonGold Trifle

A fun take on a classic, this decadent trifle combines layers of lemon curd, vanilla sponge, white choc cookies and Swiss meringue. The ideal dessert for special occasions.

Recipe for Zesty LemonGold Trifle

Mini Pavlovas with ClemenGold Curd & Honey Cream

Drizzled with ClemenGold goodness and honey-infused cream, these mini pavlovas will settle your sweet cravings.

Recipe for Mini Pavlovas with ClemenGold Curd & Honey Cream

LemonGold Cups

Lemony and sweet, these dessert cups are the quintessential summer treat.

Recipe for LemonGold Cups

Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Toasted Coconut & Granadilla

A fruity, delightful indulgence that’s perfect for serving at sophisticated parties.

Recipe for Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Toasted Coconut & Granadilla 

Yoghurt & Lime Tart

Lime adds a citrusy note to this yoghurt-based tart – bound to be a zingy party favourite.

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Frosé Raspberry Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries

This beautiful and colourful sorbet duo will tantalise your taste buds!

Recipe for Frosé Raspberry Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries

Frozen Apricot Parfait

This is a simple, wonderfully light and fruity dessert that will have your guests wondering what Cordon Bleu school you attended.

Recipe for Frozen Apricot Parfait

Raspberry & Rose Pavlova

A pavlova always looks impressive; this one is pretty-in-pink and will be a crowning centrepiece for any celebration table.

Recipe for Raspberry & Rose Pavlova

Vegan Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart with Vanilla Coconut Sorbet

It’s delicious, it’s refreshing, it’s vegan! This is the perfect summertime dessert.

Recipe for Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart

Zingy LemonGold Lemon Tart

This lemon tart is the perfect teatime treat; its bold punchy flavour will satisfy your sweet tooth. This one not only looks pretty, but tastes divine.

Recipe for Lemon Tart

Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Verrines

These cute desserts are surprisingly easy to make – set in glasses for home entertaining or in plastic verrines with lids for a picnic.

Recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Verrines

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups with Biscoff Biscuit Base

This dessert is so easy to whip up, making it the ideal prep-ahead dessert for entertaining. Oh, and did we mention that it’s crazy delicious?

Recipe for Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups

Get Jiggly with it

Who doesn’t love a wobbly dessert?

Tant’ Sannie Melktert Panna Cotta with Coffee Caramel Drizzle

Traditional Italian and South Africa flavours marry in this decadent yet refreshing dessert.

Recipe for Tant’ Sannie Melktert Panna Cotta with Coffee Caramel Drizzle

Vanilla Bean Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Blueberry Compote

A delicious and lighter version of panna cotta, made with yoghurt instead of cream.

Recipe for Vanilla-Bean Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Blueberry Compote

Blueberry Wobble

A blueberry summer delight!

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Salted Crème Caramel

This dessert is the ultimate combination of silky texture and sweet-salty flavour.

Recipe for Salted Crème Caramel

Summer Desserts for the Adults

Add a tipple to your favourite desserts.

White Choc & Rose Water Panna Cotta with Rosé Fruit Compote

Treat guests to these fragrant and delicious panna cottas.

Recipe for White Chocolate & Rose Water Panna Cotta with Rosé Fruit Compote

Vin de Constance Poached Pears with Butterscotch & Praline

A light yet delectable dessert drizzled with butterscotch sauce.

Recipe for Vin de Constance Poached Pears with Butterscotch Sauce & Praline

Sultry Liquid Chocolate Whisky Shooters

Hosting a summer soirée? End the night with the ultimate night cap.

Recipe for Sultry Liquid Chocolate Whisky Shooters

Guinness & Peanut Butter Ice Cream Float

An ice cream float that’ll take you back to your childhood – yum!

Recipe for Guinness and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Float

Luscious Granadilla & Vodka Sorbet Lollies

The perfect summer dessert, with a bit of added fun!

Recipe for Luscious Granadilla and Vodka Sorbet Lollies

Pongrácz Jellies

A divine dessert for celebrations – they sparkle like the MCC they’re made from.

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Whisky & Espresso Mousse Verrine

A deliciously sinful summer dessert full of chocolate and whisky flavour.

Recipe for Whisky and Espresso Mousse Verrine

Liqueur-filled Ice Cream Truffles

A kiss of chocolate with a hint of liqueur – perfect for a cool summer dessert.

Recipe for Liqueur-filled Ice Cream Truffles

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