Must-Have Summer Desserts 2021

From Pavlova to Eton Mess, we have everything you need to whip up these sweet treats and what crockery to present them on.

Here is our recommended Top 5 Summer Dessert recipes..

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Mango and Passion Fruit Mousse by Dominic Chapman (Serves 4)

This delightful, layered mousse recipe from Dominic Chapman is perfect for a balmy summers day. The mango and passion fruit flavours bring forth a delicious exotic taste that pairs well with the lemon and white wine jelly.

{Source: Great British Chefs}

Ingredients

•  400ml of mango purée
•  80ml of condensed milk
•  4 egg yolks
•  21g of bronze gelatine leaves, soaked in cold water
•  3g of gelatine leaves, soaked in cold water
•  100g of Isomalt sugar
•  10g of black pepper, freshly ground
•  530ml of milk
•  300ml of double cream
•  230g of passion fruit purée
•  190ml of water
•  25ml of white wine
•  5ml of lemon juice

Equipment

•  Greaseproof Paper

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Presenting this fruity dessert in our exclusive SuperWhite Round Bowl, the simple, plain white pattern is both extremely attractive and highly practical. Guaranteed to bring interest to any table setting.

Poached Peaches with Rosemary Cream by Martin Wishart (Serves 6)

This peach with rosemary recipe from Martin Wishart adds an interesting twist to a classic dish of poached summer fruit, using the rosemary to add an aromatic quality to the set cream.

{Source: Great British Chefs}

Ingredients

•  340g of caster sugar
•  6 sprigs of rosemary
•  2 gelatine leaves
•  3 peaches, ripe, stoned
•  1000ml of water
•  350ml of double cream

Equipment

•  Dariole moulds

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Presenting this creamy dessert in our exclusive Crème Renoir Kick Bowl, with its elegant sweeping lines, unique kick shape and immaculate ivory body colour, provides the perfect backdrop for stunning gastronomic creations.

Traditional Eton Mess by Geoffrey Smeddle (Serves 6)

This traditional Eton mess recipe by Geoffrey Smeddle is a sumptuous, indulgent, sticky mess of crunchy meringue, tart strawberries and rich cream. This Summer dessert is a British classic, and Geoffrey's recipe, which was created for the Sunday Herald, is simple to prepare at home.

{Source: Great British Chefs}

Ingredients

•  175g of caster sugar
•  3 egg whites
•  1 pinch of salt
•  1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out
•  1 tbsp of icing sugar
•  500g of strawberries, hulled and sliced
•  500ml of double cream, well chilled

Equipment

•  Food processor with a whisk attachment

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Presenting this sumptuous dessert in our exclusive Glacial Dessert Dish, a modern take on a retro style dish, will make any dessert stand out and look highly presentable. Glacial is designed specifically for professionals in the hospitality market and includes ranges of stemware, tumblers and barware.

Vanilla Panna Cotta by Elena Silcock (Serves 4)

Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering.

{Source: BBC Good Food}

Ingredients

•  2 ½ sheets gelatine
•  150ml milk
•  400ml double cream
•  60g caster sugar
•  1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
•  fresh strawberries, to serve
•  strawberry compote, to serve

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Presenting this light dessert on our exclusive Artisan Trevone Stacking Plate, a satin matt exterior glaze in a warm grey contrast with the sky blue, reactive speckled interior. The distinctive stacking shape and on trend scandinavian style create the perfect canvas for stunning food presentation.

Raspberry Sorbet by Esther Clark (Serves 8-10)

Make your own raspberry sorbet with just three ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days, or pairing with chocolate puds – and it's vegan too.

{Source: BBC Good Food}

Ingredients

•  200g granulated sugar
•  500g raspberries , plus more to serve (optional)
•  1 lemon , juiced

Equipment

•  Food Processor
•  Sieve
•  Balloon Whisk

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Presenting this Raspberry Sorbet on our exclusive Artisan Andromeda Mini Bowl, with a satin finish in a shimmering black reactive glaze, the Mini Bowl adds contrast and drama to any table setting.

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