Choosing a favourite is never easy. But if push came to shove, Australians would surely decree that mangoes reign when it comes to summer fruit. The nation’s passion for mango extends far beyond a slice of the original produce. Mango-flavoured treats are some of our favourites – from milkshakes and cakes to the dozens of ice creams on freezer shelves. But for a taste of home-made mango goodness, you may find the following five recipes are the only ones you need this summer.

Eton mess
Sure, traditionally strawberries have been the perfect partner to meringue when it comes to Eton mess. But this is Australia, and the combination of sweet whipped eggwhites and sliced and diced mango transforms the English treat into an Aussie summer favourite. If Australian mess isn’t quite impressive enough for you, there’s also our decadent take on trifle that may take your fancy.

Ice blocks
Even with the air-con maxed, the Australian heat can be unbearable at times. Cool down with a mango twist on a summer favourite – the ice block. This four-ingredient recipe combines mangoes with items you probably already have in your fridge for a delicious treat to tuck into on sweltering days.

Mangomisu
Tiramisu may be one of the most popular desserts of all time, but the creamy Italian favourite can be too heavy for sticky summer nights Down Under. Turn instead to the mangomisu – one of the most celebrated delicious. Creations. This is a tropical take on the traditional mascarpone dessert that sees its cheese base, grand marnier and sponge finger biscuits combined with juicy mangoes and oranges for a light sweet treat suitable for any celebration.

Ice cream cake
Cakes crafted from ice cream aren’t just for kids. This decadently delicious dessert is a great option for a sweet treat during the summer months, and what can be more summer than a topping of mango, coconut and macadamia? This tropical-fruit-laden ice cream layer cake (complete with chilled lime caramel) is a difficult dessert option to beat when it comes to entertaining under the sun.

Froyo
Frozen yoghurt may be an American favourite, but that’s not to say we Aussies can’t adapt it to make it our own. For a tropical-inspired take on the easy sweet treat, look no further than this four-ingredient mango blackberry dessert. But for those with a penchant for the more exotic, mango and turmeric coconut yoghurt soft serve may be more up your alley. Complete with wellbeing ingredient of the moment, turmeric.