Craving new dessert inspiration but unsure where to start? Look no further than your very own zodiac sign! Whether you’re a practical Capricorn craving a simple recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth, or a spotlight-loving Leo looking to impress all of your guests with a show-stopping dessert, read on for the best pies, cakes, puddings and sweet treats to make based on your zodiac sign this summer.
Aries (March 21 - April 19): Peanut Butter and Jelly Cream Puffs
Bold and ambitious Aries love to dive headfirst into a challenge, which is why these delightful peanut butter and jelly cream puffs are the perfect baking project for them to tackle! From making the craquelin to the choux pastry to the filling, this multi-stage dessert is certainly a labour love, but if anyone is up for the task it’s a confident Aries.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Earl Grey Chocolate Pudding
A Taurus’ love for luxury and decadence is contrasted with their craving for all things practical and reliable, making this Earl Grey Chocolate Pudding the perfect dessert for them! Humble, approachable pudding is given an elevated twist with the addition of Earl Grey tea, and the results are perfectly rich and creamy.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Cookie Butter Brown Sugar Slab Pie
A Gemini’s playful dual nature is perfectly reflected in this cookie butter slab pie: it blends the beloved flavours of Biscoff with a classic slab pie. Geminis will especially love that this dessert leans into childhood nostalgia — its resemblance to a Pop Tart is uncanny!
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Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Cancers are domestic creatures at heart: they love to create cozy environments to curl up in to feel at peace. This rustic strawberry rhubarb tart is the dessert embodiment of cozy comfort: the classic combination of freshly picked strawberries and rhubarb is so satisfying, and Cancers will love the hands-on act of rolling out and shaping the pie crust.
Leo (July 23 - August 22): Baddie Cake
Leos love the spotlight, and what better way to put them centre stage than with a cake that celebrates them in the most glamourous way? Fit for their royal taste, this Baddie Cake is over the top just like them, and can easily be adapted to whatever you’re celebrating, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or just a night with friends.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22): Chinese Toffee Bananas
Virgos are diligent and meticulous, making these Chinese Toffee Bananas the perfect dessert for them to tackle since they require patience and perfect execution — ideal for perfectionist Virgos. Ripe bananas are battered and deep-fried until fragrant and crunchy, then coated in a sticky caramel before being plunged into ice water for a crunchy sugar shell. This certainly recipe isn’t for amateurs, but Virgos will be able to execute it with ease.
Libra (September 23 - October 22): Fruit Mochi
Libras are all about balance, harmony, and symmetry and these fruit mochi hit every mark with their symmetrical appearance and well-balanced flavours. Indecisive Libras will love that they don’t have to choose between mochi, fruit or whipped cream with this dessert — they get to enjoy all three!
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Sweet and Tangy Atlantic Beach Pie
Scorpios are known for their intense nature — and the intensely sweet-tart flavours of this Atlantic Beach Pie is sure to appeal to all of their senses. The zippy lemon-lime base of this pie feels lively and energetic, just like them!
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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Hawaiian Coconut Pudding (Haupia)
Sagittariuses love to be outdoors and free, and this Hawaiian coconut pudding often served at luaus perfectly represents their free-spirited nature! Made with a creamy coconut base and just a few other ingredients, this light dessert is topped with fresh tropical fruit for the ultimate playful dessert.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
Practical Capricorns will be very excited to learn that this beautiful cake only requires one bowl! Topped with a pink raspberry cream cheese frosting, it offers the perfect playful balance to this humble but extremely tasty cake.
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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): No-Bake Ube Cheesecake
Aquariuses are known for being creative, innovative, unique, and this no-bake ube cheesecake is the perfect reflection of those traits. The creative use of ube AKA purple yams lends this cake a uniquely violet-tinted hue, and the cleverly made no-bake filling means it requires no oven time. Ingenius!
Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Artistic and imaginative Pisces will adore the way apples are reimagined into stunning roses in this surprisingly simple dessert. Apples are thinly sliced, laid over puff pastry, and then rolled to create the floral look. It’s part baking project, part art project!
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