BBQ dessert recipes

Make the foil parcels for these BBQ rum bananas in advance, then place them in the dying coals while eating your main – the perfect end to a summer barbecue

There's no getting away from it, toasted marshmallows are a messy business - but they're all the better for it!

Make this delicious dessert the next time you have a barbecue. After the coals have died down a little, char some pineapple and serve with our brilliant brittle

These fruity treats taste fabulous and are fun to make, try popping them on the barbie

Make one of the most iconic summer desserts – pavlova. This recipe boasts a crisp, white shell and marshmallowy centre. It's perfect for al fresco dining

Combine the best of two desserts for this stunning centrepiece: panna cotta and trifle. With seasonal peaches, soft madeira sponge and custard, it's divine

Round off an idyllic afternoon with friends by presenting this stunning, make-ahead dessert

Serve our Eton mess ice cream in bowls or cones for some proper nostalgia. With vanilla custard, meringue and fresh strawberries, it's deliciously decadent

Have some residual heat left over on your campfire or barbecue? Toast up these sweet skewers with salted caramel drizzle

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Try this easy terrine for dessert, layered with ice cream, dark chocolate and marbled with a zingy raspberry purée. Prepare it ahead to wow your guests

Roasting a pineapple whole gives you the best of both worlds – the outside is hot and sticky, but the middle is juicy and sweet, making the perfect summer treat

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

Few desserts say summer like Eton mess. Crunchy meringue, whipped cream and strawberry sauce is a winning combination, best served al fresco

Make this no-cook cookies and cream fridge cake with the help of your fridge – it’s ideal for summer evenings when it's too warm to put the oven on

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

Make this showstopping cheesecake for summer entertaining. Top with strawberries or a mix of fresh berries, plus a drizzle of chocolate for extra indulgence

A sized-up, super chocolatey twist on the classic American campfire treat. This s'mores dip will be gone before you can say 'mini marshmallow'

Put a Caribbean twist on a tiramisu by swapping the usual coffee for sponge soaked with mango and lime juices. The addition of rum makes it extra decadent

Combine two mighty desserts – cheesecake and Eton mess – to make this indulgent summer treat packed with ginger biscuits, meringue, strawberries and cream

Bake a creamy cheesecake topped with soft, sweet peaches and crispy streusel – a luscious dessert to round off a summer meal

It counts as 2 of your 5-a-day and is superhealthy, so what are you waiting for? Get dipping!

Serve our showstopper dessert at a summer get-together. Roasted peaches are piled into buttery pastry, with a lovely crunch from demerara sugar

Fun and fruity individual desserts with a layer of set cream - use portable jam jars to pack up for a picnic