So, you’ve figured out what to make for dinner, but have you given any thought to what you’ll make for dessert? If not, here’s a not-so-crazy thought: Why not let the stars — and Food Network star and author of 11 cookbooks, Ina Garten — help you decide? You’ve done it before, so what’s the harm in doing it again?
To choose each dish, we considered not only each zodiac sign’s biggest strengths and likes, but also the type of sign they are — water, air, earth, and fire. From there, we searched and searched Garten’s extensive archive of dessert recipes to find the perfect match, from a rich, decadent cheesecake drizzled with raspberry jelly and topped with fresh raspberries for Cancers to a meringue dessert topped with mixed berries and luscious whipped cream with a crisp crust.
Ahead, take a look at the Garten dish we chose for you.
Aquarius: Coconut Cake
Because Aquarius folk love to be surrounded by friends (and feed them, too!), we chose a dessert that’ll not only feed a large, still-hungry framily, but may require their help, too: Garten’s Coconut Cake.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Pisces: Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Romantic, artistic, and selfless, Pisces people tend cook and bake with so much heart and care — and that’s exactly the love and attention to detail you’ll need to make this chocolate crème brûlée.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Aries: Apple Crostata
Confident, fiery, and up for any challenge, only an Aries could take on Garten’s Apple Crostata, an advanced-level dessert.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Taurus: Peach & Blueberry Crumbles
Because they consider taste to be one of the most important senses, Tauruses crave a flavorful, fruity dessert, like Garten’s Peach & Blueberry Crumbles.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Gemini: Sparkling Grapefruit Granita
Though Geminis can be indecisive, they’re always game to try anything once. And that goes for cooking and baking, too. That’s why we recommend giving Garten’s Sparkling Grapefruit Granita a shot.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Cancer: Raspberry Cheesecake
Because they’re such homebodies, Cancers are suckers for a warm, home-cooked meal. So, it comes as no surprise the desserts they crave are just as indulgent, like this raspberry cheesecake.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Leo: French Chocolate Bark
Leos are leaders and love to try new recipes. That’s why we dug a little deeper to find a recipe they’ve likely never made before: Garten’s French Chocolate Bark.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Virgo: French Apple Tart
Another Earth sign, Virgos tend to surround themselves with nature and all things healthy and good-for-you. They’re also sticklers for following the rules and ensuring everything is perfectly executed. So, we’re putting Virgos to the test — with Garten’s French Apple Tart.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Libra: Three Italian Desserts
Libras enrich their lives with music, art, and travel; and Garten’s Three Italian Desserts (which includes affogato) will give them flashbacks of that one time they ate their way through Italy.
Get the recipe at Food Network.
Scorpios: Rum Raisin Truffles
Scorpios are passionate and know exactly what they want. So, we landed on a dessert as bold and assertive as they are: Garten’s Rum Raisin Truffles.
Get the recipe from Recipe Diaries.
Sagittarius: Mixed Berry Pavlova
Lovers of the outdoors, Sagittarius folk welcome flavors that are as exciting and as new as their many adventures. Behold: Garten’s Mixed Berry Pavlova.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
Capricorn: Decadent Chocolate Cake
Tradition is important in a Capricorn’s household, and this dessert is as traditional — and mouthwatering — as it gets: Garten’s Decadent Chocolate Cake.
Get the recipe at Barefoot Contessa.
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