Summer is finally in full swing and at Fresh from the Freezer we just love a good BBQ in the sunshine. But after filling up on sausages, burgers and other delights, we like to end with something sweet!

So we’ve put together some ideas to help you create a selection of delicious summery desserts. There’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth and all using frozen ingredients of course.

To help even further with summer desserts we’re giving you the chance to win a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker in this month’s competition. Keep reading to see our favourite ice cream recipes and don’t forget to enter to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize.

Using frozen fruit…

We can’t get enough of frozen fruit when creating desserts, they can be taken out of the freezer at a moment’s noticed and used straight from frozen or can be quickly defrosted and enjoyed with ice cream. Did you know that frozen berries are frozen within hours of being picked so stay in peak condition and are available all year round? Bonus!

Berries are a true sign of summer and most supermarkets now stock a huge range from strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and mixed berries so you can be ready for when the sun comes out. They are delicious on their own, tasty with yogurt and honey for a simple treat and can also be added to lots of desserts.

These summer berry filo parcels couldn’t be simpler and make for a delicious end to any meal. Crispy and light on the outside and sweet and juicy on the inside, you’ll have to be quick or they’ll all be gone! They are also a nice idea to prepare in advance and eat as a sweet snack throughout the day.

We love this recipe from BBC Good Food. Their grilled summer berry pudding is a fruity take on the traditional bread and butter pudding, which uses a mixture of frozen berries. Plus it’s a low-fat version to the traditional dish – result.

One of the best ways of showcasing sweet and juicy fruit is with a classic Eton Mess. Our method is easy:

600ml double cream
300g ready prepared meringue nests
180g frozen berries/fruit of your choice – make sure to defrost
a few sprigs of mint to garnish
(serves 4)

1. Whip the double cream until soft peaks form
2. Break up the meringue into chunks and mix in a large bowl with the whipped double cream and 2/3 (120g) of the frozen berries.
3. Simply spoon the cream mixture into a glass and top with the remaining berries.
4. Add a couple of sprigs of mint to garnish and serve.

Ice cream recipes you just have to try…

How can you make a dessert that bit better? Add ice cream of course! We’ve chosen our favourite recipes for you to try alongside your dessert or simply in a big bowl with a spoon!

For something a bit different to the traditional flavours why not try this Spiced Belgian chocolate ice cream recipe by Victoria Glass from the Great British Chefs website. It’s packed full of spices including pink peppercorns and cardamom pods – this will really impress your guests!

Or for a sweet treat try this Honeycomb recipe from BBC Good Food which can be easily put into the ice cream maker for a hassle free pudding, serve with mixed berries and enjoy.

If you have any recipes or tips for making ice cream then post on our Facebook page to share your ideas.

Let’s hope the sun starts to shine this summer, so that all these delicious desserts can be made and devoured. Don’t forget to enter our monthly competitions and keep checking back for new blogs. Enjoy!