Cool down and sweeten every hot day with our favourite chilled desserts – from perfectly creamy frozen treats to refreshing granitas and ice blocks. Whether you’re planning a laid-back barbecue, a summer soirée or just something to beat the heat, these make-ahead recipes are all about effortless, refreshing sweetness that’s perfect for warm weather.
Tracey Pattison shares a simple gelato recipe that can be flavoured three ways. Best enjoyed, of course, in between two moreish slices of brioche bun.
It's hard to believe you only need four ingredients to create something this good.
There's no ice-cream machine needed! As the recipe name suggests, you won't need any fancy equipment to make this creamy and fruity dessert at home.
Georgie Esdaile and Phoebe Wood's show-stopping caramel ice cream slice with Gaytime-style crumb is the perfect way to impress your guests.
If you like pina coladas, you’ll love this refreshing pine-lime and coconut cake.
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
You can never enjoy too many versions of tiramisu, and this no-churn ice cream can be ready for the freezer in minutes!
This adults-only ice cream cake is the cherry on top of any great festive feast.
Fresh and unbelievably tasty, this frozen yoghurt cake is perfect for hot days with friends and family.
A berry frozen slice to cool you down this summer.
Our boozy take on the classic Ice Magic adds a crunchy cap to a stunning espresso ice cream cake, so that it shatters with the tap of your spoon.
Put down the hot brandy sauce and step away from the boiling water if you think Christmas pudding is for cold English winters. Break the mould with this summery update, made for an Aussie Christmas.
Transform your leftover pav, or any store-bought meringue, into a luxurious and elegant ice cream. Grab your favourite summer berries and some crunchy meringue, and cut up blocks of sweet rose Turkish Delight to spoon through velvety vanilla ice cream. Then sit back and enjoy a truly indulgent dessert. Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead. You’ll need a 5-cup (1.25L) metal loaf pan
This ice cream cake recipe is layered with dark chocolate, cherries and jam.
This mango bombe Alaska dessert is as delicious as it is impressive.
What better way to celebrate Christmas than with this bombe Alaska. Begin this recipe 4 hours ahead. You will need a sugar thermometer and kitchen blowtorch.
