14 Ina Garten Desserts That You and Jeffrey Are Gonna Love

Updated on April 24, 2018 at 2:15 AM

If you need a foolproof recipe that's guaranteed to win over a crowd, Ina Garten is the ultimate source of inspiration. That's especially true for desserts, because the famous Food Network host has recipes that range from rich chocolate cakes to tart lemon bars and everything in between, and her tried-and-true recipes have been made by fans for years. We've gathered 14 of Ina's very best desserts that you need in your life for any occasion (especially for Ina-style dinner parties). In the iconic words of Ina, "Jeffrey's gonna love this," and you know what? We bet you will, too.

Pink Lemonade Bars

If pink lemonade is one of your favorite things to drink, you'll be obsessed with this dessert that tastes like pink lemonade in bar form.

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Frozen Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate may have "hot" in the name, but once you try it frozen, you might never go back.

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Coconut Cupcakes

Ina Garten's coconut cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are sure to become one of your favorite desserts.

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Chocolate Layer Cake

Chocolate-lovers won't want to have any other cake on their birthday once they try this moist chocolate cake slathered in homemade chocolate buttercream.

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

The next time you pick up fresh lemons, you know exactly what to do with them: bake this delicious yogurt cake.

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Lemon Curd

With just five simple ingredients (lemons, sugar, butter, eggs, and salt), you can make an irresistibly tart and sweet lemon curd for spreading on toast or eating on its own.

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Follow Ina's advice of using "really good" vanilla extract, and you'll taste the difference in these oatmeal raisin cookies.

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Funfetti Coffee Cake

This whimsical recipe features Ina's classic coffee cake with a twist: Funfetti sprinkles and icing.

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Strawberry Crisp

Undoubtedly the easiest and most appropriate recipe to bake over the Summer while strawberries are at their juiciest is this basic crisp.

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Jam thumbprint cookies are always a hit for a cookie exchange over the holidays, but that certainly doesn't mean you have to wait until then to make a batch for yourself.

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Lemon Meringue Pie Bites

These mini lemon meringue pie bites are so much cuter (and even tastier) than a whole pie.

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Blueberry-Peach Crumble

This rustic crumble recipe can be adapted to use any of your favorite fruits, but the original combination of blueberries and peaches is one of the best.

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Mini Pavlovas

This meringue-based dessert is like a mini edible bowl that can be filled with plenty of toppings like raspberry sauce and fresh fruit.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Try incorporating rhubarb while it's in season to make a strawberry crisp even more flavorful.

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