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7 mouth-watering desserts you need to make before summer is over

The best of the season's fruits star in these sweet delights. - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
  • 07 Jan 2022

Berries bursting with sweetness, bananas in abundance, mangoes affordable and passionfruit in peak – now is the time to make the most of the summer fruit you love before it's gone for the season. 

WATCH: Mango and passion fruit yoghurt pops

Here are 7 delicious desserts to make with your favourite fruits.

1. Mango and coconut ice-cream pie

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What happens when you combine caramel with ice-cream and coconut? You get this stunner of a dessert. 

P.S. the tart shell is made from bickies and nuts. Delicious!

2. Ginger beer pops

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Take a bottle of ginger beer, add vibrant fresh fruit and you've got yourself a refreshing ice-cold treat.

3. Tropical frappe

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Sip and slurp on these fruity cups for breakfast, lunch or mocktail hour. Cheers!

4. Red fruit salad with meringue crumb

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Piled high for dramatic effect, and scattered with crunchy meringue, this fruit salad is absolutely dinner party worthy – plus, it's a cinch to make.

5. Caramelised peach bruschetta

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Oh-so Instagram-able! Turn your morning toast into the toast with the most. The flavours of raspberries, blueberries, peach and basil work harmoniously together. 

6. Easy passionfruit slice

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This classic afternoon tea treat will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

7. Berry peachy puddings

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Freeze 'n' store

How to freeze your summer fruit to use later in the year. 

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Rebecca is the Digital Managing Editor of Better Homes and Gardens.

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