Our favourite Wimbledon-inspired recipes to get you in the tennis spirit 🎾
Watching the tennis this year? You'll want to serve one of these recipes for the ultimate viewing party.
Wimbledon signifies many things for us: peak summer has arrived, the fresh strawberries and cream are in abundance, and the jugs of Pimm's are our drink of choice to enjoy while watching the tournament.
But along with strawberries, Pimm's and plenty of sunshine, we've got some fun and quirky recipes that we love to make during the tournament to celebrate with friends and family.
Pimm's is a very versatile liqueur and can be used in many sweet treats, like our Wimbledon cup trifle (where Pimm's is made into a syrup and then used for soaking biscuits), as well as used into a salad dressing (yes seriously!) for a more savoury approach to the well known liqueur.
If you're hosting a Wimbledon-themed party this year, or having friends around to watch the finals, try one of our recipes below to wow your guests.
Cucumber finger sandwiches recipe
The classic cucumber sandwich is a must-have for a fail-safe afternoon tea
Strawberry cream doughnuts recipe
Filled with a mouthwatering take on strawberries and cream, these impressive doughnuts are sure to become a new favourite.
Strawberries and cream milkshake recipe
Fruity, creamy and too delicious to put down. Kids and adults will be queuing up for a glass of this summery milkshake. Cooking the strawberries first helps to boost their berry flavour, as does the optional additional of strawberry jam.
Pimm's sorbet recipe
A frozen twist on the classic Pimm’s cocktail.
Recipe: Pimm's sorbet recipe
The perfect Pimm's recipe
It wouldn't be Wimbledon without a jug of Pimm's and we've got all our top tips on how to make it the best one ever.
Recipe: Perfect jug of Pimm's
Strawberry and clotted cream mousse recipe
These pots look gorgeous and feature a delicious pannacotta base, with a strawberry-topped mousse.
3-ingredients strawberry ice cream recipe
Keep frozen strawberries in your freezer, then this ice cream can be whipped up instantly when the craving strikes!
Wimbledon cup recipe
This is a jug of Pimm's, in trifle form! There's a sweet Pimm's syrup that is used to soak the biscuits and it's topped with strawberries, custard and fresh and light cream.
Recipe: Wimbledon cup
Strawberry shortbread stack recipe
With compliments to the chef; a patisserie-style dessert for a dinner party and it looks as pretty as a picture!
Recipe: Strawberry shortbread stack
Strawberry gateau recipe
Not only is this showstopper impressive to look at, it's less than 135 calories a slice. What more could you ask for?
Recipe: Sensational Strawberry Gateau
Wimbledon salad recipe
This genius recipe might look simple, but it's practically Pimm's in salad form. Plus, the dressing uses Pimm's in it too. Perfect if you have a leftover bottle!
Recipe: Wimbledon salad
Strawberries and cream recipe
This might seem like a simple recipe, but our cookery writer has shared her expert tips on how to jazz it up if you're looking for a super simple dessert to serve.
Recipe: strawberries and cream
Strawberry tart recipe
No tea party would be complete without a scrumptious strawberry tart as the centrepiece.
Recipe: Strawberry tart
Triumphant strawberry and cream jelly recipe
Reminiscent of childhood, a tower of wobbling jelly is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Pimms-icles recipe
What time is Pimms-o-clock? Fairly often if you have a batch of these Pimms ice lollies in the freezer!
Recipe: Pimms-icles
Pimm's cupcakes recipe
With a citrusy tender sponge, minty cream cheese icing and sticky Pimm's syrup, this Pimm's cupcake recipes is a perfect summer afternoon tea treat.
Recipe: Pimm's cupcakes
Pimm's cheesecake recipe
The perfect summer garden party or barbecue dessert, this heavenly Pimm's cheesecake recipe is drizzled in an a minty Pimm's syrup and loaded with fresh fruit
Recipe: Pimm's cheesecake
Pimm's drizzle loaf cake recipe
We've taken all the flavours of one of summer's favourite cocktails - and transformed it into a recipe for a tasty Pimm's cake!
Recipe: Pimm's drizzle loaf cake
Sultana scones recipe
For the softest scones, handle the dough as lightly as you can. The hardest part is deciding if you put jam or cream first.
Recipe: Sultana scones
Gin cheesecake recipe
A classic drink in the form of a favourite dessert – what more could you want?
Recipe: Gin cheesecake
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
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