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Puddings and desserts

There's no fool like a fruit fool, and baking isn't just for cakes

• Baby plum cobblers British plums aren't in season long, so these pretty, individual plum cobblers are a good way to bake them
• Yogurt cake with pomegranate The cardamom in this dessert delivers a really beautiful and unusual flavour and then crowning it with pomegranate seeds and syrup make this a stunner
• Almond cakes with rose-scented icing We've used a rosebud to decorate, but you could use crystallised
  rose petals.
• Individual Victoria sponge cakes This modern take on an old favourite is a real winner.
• Little ginger loaves with chilli icing We’ve added extra spice to the cake and icing, but leave this out
  if you prefer.
• Mango granita Make the most of sweet and juicy in-season mangoes for a really flavoursome and delicious granita.
• Blackcurrant granita The dramatic colour and punchy flavour of rich blackcurrants creates a temptingly tangy dessert.
• Watermelon granita This pretty pink granita has a subtle flavour and makes a
  light and refreshing choice in
  hot weather.
• Basil and lime granita Add two shots of vodka before freezing to create a grown-up version of this zesty citrus treat.
• Spiral biscuits These may seem complicated but they are really straightforward and look good enough to buy from a French patisserie!
• Coconut pancakes Try this unusual and fresh-flavoured twist on the classic pancake for a delicious treat.
• Four fruit smoothy Other seasonal soft fruits can
  be used, such as strawberries, mango, kiwi, blackcurrants and blackberries to name a few.
• Cherry clafoutis Clafoutis originates from the Limousin region of France
• Poached golden pears with chocolate sauce This can be made the day before and stored in the fridge