Meringue

The Nordic summer is filled with fresh berries, including tart gooseberries, which are fantastic in a tangy compote for a sweet dessert like this one

The beauty of a pavlova is that you can make the meringue days ahead of a party

Nothing says ‘summer’s here’ like a fruit-laden pavlova, and this topping is a great twist on traditional berries. Feel free to make a double batch of the lime syrup – it’s great drizzled over fruit and yogurt in the morning and works brilliantly in summer cocktails

Glossy red-wine-poached pears and plump blackberries nestle into a meringue wreath with an orange mascarpone cream. A luscious end to a festive feast

Everyone’s favourite after-dinner cocktail in a pudding! Feather-light brown sugar meringue is topped with a decadent chocolate and coffee cream and finished with a coffee liqueur syrup

A fruity pavlova perfect for using in-season cherries

Underrated kiwis get to shine in these more-ish puds – ideal for prepping ahead

You can make and freeze this pavlova, so all you have to do is defrost and assemble to serve. This recipe makes more spiced pears than you’ll need for this pudding, but they keep well and make a handy last minute sweet treat, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Whip up a relaxed dig-in summer pud, perfect for parties