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A Summer Trifle with Strawberries and Strawberry PuréeServes 6

A Summer Trifle with Strawberries and Strawberry Purée

Trifle deserves to be in demand – what can beat that luscious combination of cream, custard, fruit and sponge? This version cheats with a tub of ready-made custard mixed with mascarpone, but you’d never guess!

 
 
10-Minute Raspberry CheesecakeServes 6

10-Minute Raspberry Cheesecake

Rustle up this gorgeous dessert in minutes…then pop it into the oven to bake for half an hour. Delia has topped her cheesecake with fresh raspberries and a superb bought coulis but you could use any fresh fruit in season.

 
 
Amaretti Chocolate CakeServes 8

Amaretti Chocolate Cake

Extremely rich and packed with wonderful almondy amaretti flavours, this grown-up cake can just as well be served as a dinner-party dessert, with or without cream.

 
 
A Summer Trifle with Raspberries and Raspberry PureeServes 6

A Summer Trifle with Raspberries and Raspberry Puree

No cooking here - just an assembly job involving ready-made custard, trifle sponges and a few other magic ingredients. You'll end up with a trifle that will be loved by everyone!

 
 
A Terrine of Summer FruitsServes 6-8

A Terrine of Summer Fruits

Juicy, jewel-like summer berries encased in a raspberry jelly – what could be more refreshing on a summer’s day when entertaining? Make it in advance and serve it with cream or, for a truly low-fat option, as it is.

 
 
A Compote of Figs in Marsala Wine with Mascarpone MousseServes 6

A Compote of Figs in Marsala Wine with Mascarpone Mousse

Elegant and autumnal, this dessert would go down well at the end of a special meal and is simplicity itself to make. Of course, you can use the mascarpone mousse in other recipes too - a great addition to your repertoire!

 
 
A Confit of Redcurrants, Orange and MintServes 4

A Confit of Redcurrants, Orange and Mint

Perfect with lamb, this easy confit is a superb way to use up any gluts of redcurrants that may assail you during the summer!

 
 
A Very Easy One-crust Gooseberry PieServes 6

A Very Easy One-crust Gooseberry Pie

This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted and fluted. It looks very attractive because you can see the fruit inside and, because there is less pastry, it's a little easier on the waistline.

 
 
Alain’s Passion Fruit BruleeServes 8

Alain’s Passion Fruit Brulee

My thanks to Alain Benech, our very French chef at the football club, whom I persuaded to part with his delicious recipe for you all to make. Whenever it goes on the menu, it’s very popular and always sells out.

 
 
A Very Chocolatey MousseServes 6

A Very Chocolatey Mousse

So easy and loved by everyone who eats it: isn't it time to revisit this classic French dessert?