Tropical desserts
Mango, pineapple and passion fruit take centre stage in these tropical desserts. Have a browse through these fruity creations to find your perfect pud.
Our tropical dessert recipes make a refreshing end to a rich meal. Make a glorious baked alaska for special occasions, or quick mango mousse when you’re after a made-ahead dessert you can chill in the fridge. Grill pineapple on the barbecue or cool down with Caipirinha sorbet.
Tropical desserts aren’t just perfect for balmy summer gatherings. They provide a shot of colour and zest during the winter months, too and make an excellent option at Christmas. Take a look at our coconut coconut pannacotta and raspberry trifle or white chocolate Lindor and passion fruit cheesecake
We have a collection dedicated to mango desserts too, if that’s more your thing.
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Mango dessert recipes
Mango and peanut crumble custard bars
These crumble bars are bursting with the tropical flavours of mango, lime, cardamom and coconut. A showstopper bake for any occasion.
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Mango dessert recipes
Mango and elderflower mess
Based on the modern classic eton mess, this colourful dessert swaps out the more common strawberries for juicy ripe mango, marinated in floral elderflower cordial.
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Mango dessert recipes
Easy mango mousse
With just five ingredients and 15 minutes prep time, this mango mousse is a great recipe to have in your dessert repertoire.
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Trifle recipes
Coconut pannacotta and raspberry trifle
Dreamy layers of coconut cake, pannacotta, cream and a surprise layer of raspberry compote make this trifle extra special.
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Patisserie recipes
Ravneet Gill’s mango and passion fruit choux buns
Ravneet Gill's choux buns filled with a mango, passionfruit and white chocolate ganache make a fabulous dessert to serve friends.Â
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Pineapple recipes
Barbecued pineapple with spiced rum burnt caramel and lime cream
Roasted pineapple with dark caramel is the most sophisticated dessert you'll taste this summer. Roast over coals for a sweet-smoky flavour.
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Mango dessert recipes
Mango-misu
Mango-misu takes the main elements of a classic tiramisu – mascarpone, boozy zabaglione and sponge fingers – but swaps out the coffee for sweet mangoes instead. A make-ahead marvel.
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Afternoon tea recipes
Pineapple and pink peppercorn frangipane tart
We’ve given the traditional frangipane tart a modern makeover with tropical pineapple and punchily floral pink peppercorns. Irresistible!
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Cheesecake recipes
Lindor white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake
For a truly decadent festive dessert, top delicious white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit, toasted coconut and white choc Lindor.
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Avocado recipes
Avocado and chocolate pudding with caramel sauce
You'll be instantly hooked on this dreamy pudding: the holy trinity of chocolate, peanut butter and caramel are paired with creamy avocado.
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Dinner party dessert recipes
Tropical baked Alaska
Try our incredible tropical baked Alaska: cut away at the meringue outer to reveal a passionfruit ice cream and coconut sponge cake waiting for you inside.Â
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Meringue recipes
Vegan coconut and mango pavlova
We've turned this egg and dairy-based dessert into a knockout vegan showstopper with our coconut cream and mango pavlova.
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Easy cake recipes
Mango, lime and ginger loaf cake
Our tropical loaf cake is made using mango purée and lime to add a drop of zing and zest into this afternoon tea treat. Bake it today!
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Tropical desserts
Grilled mango and coconut ‘pannacotta’
This vegan pannacotta by Gaz Oakley is silky smooth and served with grilled mango, a mango dressing and sprinkled with crunchy coconut flakes.Â
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Frozen dessert recipes
Caipirinha sorbet
Bring on the wow factor and add a touch of glamour to your dinner party with this caipirinha cocktail sorbet recipe, made with limes, cachaca and mint.
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Mango dessert recipes
Mango baked in coconut sugar and kaffir lime with coconut ice cream
Sweet and perfumed caramelised mango is served with a cooling coconut ice cream in this oh-so good dessert by Valli Little
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