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.
Get the recipe: pink lemonade bars [2]
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate may have "hot" in the name, but once you try it frozen, you might never go back.
Get the recipe: frozen hot chocolate [3]
Coconut Cupcakes
Ina Garten's coconut cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are sure to become one of your favorite desserts.
Get the recipe: coconut cupcakes [4]
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.
Get the recipe: chocolate layer cake [5]
Lemon Yogurt Cake
The next time you pick up fresh lemons, you know exactly what to do with them: bake this delicious yogurt cake.
Get the recipe: lemon yogurt cake [6]
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.
Get the recipe: lemon curd [7]
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Follow Ina's advice of using "really good" vanilla extract, and you'll taste the difference in these oatmeal raisin cookies.
Get the recipe: oatmeal raisin cookies [8]
Funfetti Coffee Cake
This whimsical recipe features Ina's classic coffee cake with a twist: Funfetti sprinkles and icing.
Get the recipe: Funfetti coffee cake [9]
Strawberry Crisp
Undoubtedly the easiest and most appropriate recipe to bake over the Summer while strawberries are at their juiciest is this basic crisp.
Get the recipe: strawberry crisp [10]
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.
Get the recipe: jam thumbprint cookies [11]
Lemon Meringue Pie Bites
These mini lemon meringue pie bites are so much cuter (and even tastier) than a whole pie.
Get the recipe: lemon meringue pie bites [12]
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.
Get the recipe: blueberry-peach crumble [13]
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.
Get the recipe: mini pavlovas [14]
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Try incorporating rhubarb while it's in season to make a strawberry crisp even more flavorful.
Get the recipe: strawberry rhubarb crisp [15]