Gooseberry recipes

Use slightly tart gooseberries in this summer dessert with a delicate vanilla custard and filo pastry

Preserve the taste of the season and use up a glut of gooseberries and elderflower cordial to make this simple, sweet spread

Make the most of those gooseberries you've been growing and turn them into gooseberry gin. Drink neat, with tonic, or mix with sparkling water and mint

Got a glut of homegrown gooseberries? Showcase them at their very best in this glorious cake, with a sponge base, gooseberry filling and crumble topping

Impress guests with this stunning muscat and mascarpone cake, made with a luxurious gooseberry jam centre. This grown-up dessert is perfect for afternoon tea

Add a shot of this fruity, fragrant infused vodka to a cocktail or serve simply with lemonade or tonic water

Have a glut of gooseberries in the garden? Enjoy this gooseberry chutney with your favourite cheeses and crackers. It also makes a lovely gift

Pair sharp gooseberries with sweet elderflower cordial and creamy mascarpone in this light cheesecake. It's a gorgeous summer dessert – perfect for a party

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes - great for a last minute dinner party

Use up a garden glut in this simple and fruity adaptation of a classic - serve with custard for a winning pudding

A lightly floral Prosecco-based cocktail with crushed fresh fruit and refreshing cordial

A great recipe to prolong enjoyment of the short gooseberry season. Bursting with exciting summer flavours: the sharpness of the fruit is countered by calming floral undertones

Stuck for what to do with gooseberries? Think of a classic lemon dessert and simply swap the lemon

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Seasonal berries and sweet pastry make a stunning dessert for a dinner party - blowtorch for a beautifully crisp cracked sugar topping

Tart gooseberries and jammy strawberries make a tasty pair - serve with a decorative shortcrust pastry top

The addition of sweet apple tones down the sharpness of the green berries in this oaty baked pudding

Feed a crowd by serving a big bowl of fruity, creamy syllabub with biscuits and get everyone to dig in

Make the most of a seasonal yield with a comforting crumble bake - a crunchy, buttery topping and fruity filling

Bake your own homemade sponge make this trifle extra special. With gooseberry purée and elderflower cordial, it's full of summer flavours

This frozen Greek yogurt matches fresh and fragrant flavours- tart gooseberries and delicate floral notes

Use up a seasonal glut of fruit in a tasty homemade preserve - store it for months or present it as a gift in a rustic hamper

For your next dinner party try this classic combination of rich, oily mackerel with sour gooseberries. You can also use white grapes in place of the berries

Gooseberries are often underused but they make a really glamorous summer treat