Make the meringue the day before, then cool and store in an airtight container for an easy yet impressive dessert on the big day.

Nuts, chocolate, berries, this pudding has it all!

Begin this recipe 3 hours ahead.

Enjoy a taste of Italy in springtime with this rustic crostata dessert from Danielle Alvarez.

This panna cotta from Alessandro Pavoni is the definition of a perfect warm weather dessert. You'll need to begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.

A berry frozen slice to cool you down this summer.

A creamy twist on the classic English summer pudding.

Light, fresh and perfect for spring and summer entertaining, this dessert takes strawberries and cream to the next level.

This raw vegan dessert is as beautiful as it is healthy. Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Here is Jamie Oliver's take on the sweet, summer treat: the strawberry slice. This classic dessert is refreshed with juicy, seasonal strawberries.

Fresh and unbelievably tasty, this frozen yoghurt cake is perfect for hot days with friends and family.

With only 5 ingredients, there couldn't be an easier treat to make this summer.

Ice cream and pie are two of my favourite things and this dessert quickly became a family favourite! You can change the topping to use whatever fruit is in season – for me, the combination of roasted and fresh strawberries works every time, says Valli. This recipe is an extract from Valli Little's new book, My Kind of Food (Harper Collins, $39.99), available nationwide.

Chill out with Hayden Quinn's fruity icy poles.

This ice-cream cake recipe by Phoebe Wood is a do-gooder dessert made with beautifully sweet blueberries and creamy jersey milk. "I love the thick, rich layer of cream that you get in a bottle of organic, unhomogenised jersey milk, and the knowledge that you are drinking something in its natural state."