John Paul Urizar
With summer well and truly upon us, it’s time to crack into the season’s extraordinary fruit offerings. We’ve rounded up our best desserts using only the freshest stone fruits that are perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth. From tantalising tarts to cherry cheesecakes and beautiful baked peaches, there’s something to complete any summer entertaining menu. For those who want to treat themselves without the guilt, we’ve even included a sugar-free option. Simply divine!
No bake mango cheesecake
This fresh mango cheesecake, with coconut and macadamia in the base, makes a gorgeous summery dessert.
Peaches & cream pie
The pastry is inspired by snickerdoodles, a cinnamon-flavoured American cookie.
Nectarine and almond tart
Inspired by the classic French frangipane tart, the almond-filling of this summery tart pairs deliciously with all sorts of summer stone fruit. Here we used nectarines, but peach, apricot or even plums would also do nicely. Looking for more stone fruit desserts? Tart base is suitable to freeze. Jam can be warmed in the microwave. […]
Quick and easy plum tart
Dessert doesn’t need to be complicated!
Plum cobbler
Plum out of ideas for dessert?
Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.
Cinnamon plum crumble cake
Layers of pastry, fruit and crumble topping!
Plum and hazelnut clafoutis
A quick and simple pudding idea!
Nectarine and almond tarte tatin
Sensational stone fruits.
Bourbon butter 1kg peach pie
What do you do if you find yourself with a glut of peaches?
Plum and blueberry crumble cake
Cake or crumble? Why choose?
Peach Melba cheesecake
Combine these two classic desserts.
Peach and pistachio cake pots
Put this season’s stone fruit to use with these adorable peach cake pots.
Peach and nectarine tart
Make the most of the delicious stone fruits now in season.
Mango mousse
The taste of summer.
Spiced plum and apple crumble
We used pink lady apples in this recipe, as they tend to hold their shape well. You can keep and use the syrup at a later date to serve over ice-cream and fresh berries.
Summer stone fruit pandoro pudding
Pandoro cake is used in this bread-and-butter style Christmas stone fruit pudding. Served with a sweet mango sauce.
Cherry marshmallows
Make the most of the short cherry season with our beautiful take on this old favourite. With a syrupy sweet jam sandwiched between fluffy marshmallows, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate this fruit.
Spiced plum cake
With flavours and colours that evoke that warm Christmassy feeling, this beautiful spiced plum makes the most of fresh plums, which are plentiful in this late summer season. It’s the perfect recipe when you want to serve up a delightful dessert the family will adore.
Frutti tutti lemon tart
This gorgeous baked tart is complete with a buttery ginger crust and creamy lemon filling. Finish it off with an assortment of summer stone fruits for a really special dessert for entertaining.
New York plum cheesecake
Zesty, creamy cheesecake with a plum topping, served with whipped cream and plum syrup.
Nectarine and almond upside-down cake
This sweet and fruity nectarine and almond upside-down cake is the perfect treat for afternoon tea.
Peach melba cakes
These summery peach melba cakes are the perfect dessert for the warmer nights – creamy, fruity cakes drizzled in a divine raspberry sauce!
Roast peaches with coconut crumble
Escape to summer with this heavenly dessert! Sweet soft roasted peaches with a crunchy nutty coconut crumble – simple divine!
Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves
You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!
Hazelnut, plum and sour cherry cake
This cake will have you coming back for more- packed full of crunchy hazelnuts, sweet plums and sour cherries, this is sure to be a family favourite!
Plum and almond upside-down cake
Turn your day around with this sublime vanilla butter cake, topped with juicy plums and flaky almonds.
Grilled plums with meringues and orange cream
Adding water to the oven tray before grilling the plums acts as a base for the plum syrup – the colour from the plum skin combined with the excess sugar makes a syrup that can be drizzled over the plums. Note
Stone fruit compote
For flavour, add a strip of orange peel or use dried fruit and let it infuse and swell in the syrup.
Mini cherry cheesecakes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in cheesecake. Note
Peach and nectarine trifle
You could use apricots as well or instead of either fruit for this divine peach and nectarine trifle. As a rule of thumb, just go with whatever is best in season.
Stone fruit with strawberry rosewater swirl yoghurt
Greet the day with this delicious dish of fresh, ripe stone fruit dressed with a berry yoghurt swirl.
Roasted summer fruit with sweet cashew cream
For added pizzaz, you can layer the cashew cream in glasses and top with the fruit for a more formal dessert. Try roasting other stonefruit such as plums and apricots.
Nectarine and raspberry clafoutis
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this twist on the classic French dessert.
Spiced stone fruit strudel
The strudel is a classic German sweet pastry dish. We’ve been a little creative here and instead of using apples, we’ve used peaches and nectarines. You’ll love the result.
Grilled stone fruit with amaretti
You can use the stone fruit of your choice to make this delicious dessert. As a rule, it’s best to go with whatever is best in season, but personal taste always plays a role!
Sparkling stone fruit and raspberry jelly
This dessert is something else, sweet, crisp and fragrant champagne jelly studded with ripe stone fruit and juicy raspberries. A sophisticated end to a lovely dinner party.
Frozen nectarine and turkish delight parfait
Sweet and tart, fruity and creamy, this dessert is a taste sensation that will impress any guest.
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