Seven Recipes to Bring Florals to the Table this Spring

‘Tis the season of flora, fauna and all things that blossom and bloom. PBS Food and The Baking Journal have some recipes to bring floral charm to the table, using edible flowers to create delicious dishes. Check out the seven recipes below that are as delightful to look at as they are to taste!

Embellished Wreath Cookies – By Martha Stewart

This Martha Bakes recipe takes a classic sugar cookie and turns it into a floral masterpiece, with pistachios as your green foliage. Simply bake your cookies, add your sugar glaze and top with your sugared flowers, such as rose petals and violets. With fresh flavors from the orange zest and candied citrus, this is the perfect spring treat. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/embellished-wreath-cookies.

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins – By The Baking Journal

With lemon juice and zest in both the muffins and the sugar glaze, this poppyseed muffin is just what your taste buds need on a spring day. Join Stephanie as she guides you through the step-by-step process for this recipe that is not only delicious, but can be made all in one bowl! Tie this treat together with an edible flower as your garnish. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/lemon-poppyseed-muffins-one-bowl-recipe/.

Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet in Ice Bowls – By Aube Giroux

This dessert is served in a dish as beautiful as the treat itself. You’ll freeze flowers, herbs and berries in water to create a blooming bowl. Then add your homemade sorbet, made by pureeing rhubarb and strawberry, or your favorite flavor of icecream and enjoy! You can also add chia seeds to your sorbet for an extra health benefit and a creamier texture. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/strawberry-rhubarb-sorbet-in-ice-bowls.

Bread Art Focaccia – By The Baking Journal

If you’re not too sure about edible flowers yet, you can always incorporate a floral design in your baking. In this recipe, Stephanie bakes focaccia—but not just any ordinary focaccia—this is bread art. Get creative with your toppings – create lilies out of peppers and poppies out of tomatoes! Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/bread-art-focaccia/.

Brownie Cupcakes with Sugared Pansies – By Martha Stewart

Another Martha Bakes recipe, these cupcakes call for the usual ingredients for your batter and base, but they truly stand out with their vibrant glaze and floral decor. With just a few drops of food coloring, these brownies will be the most gorgeous lilac shade for spring. Then, get creative adding some sugared pansies and any of your favorite icing decorations. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/brownie-cupcakes-sugared-pansies.

Lilac Coconut Cream Tarts – By Aube Giroux

This springtime twist on the classic coconut cream pie is complete with an enchanting aroma of fresh lilacs. First, you’ll create coconut shortbread tart shells and a coconut lilac cream filling. Then, the beauty of this dish shines with its array of toppings including lilac-infused heavy whipping cream, toasted unsweetened coconut and freshly-picked lilac blossoms for garnish. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/lilac-coconut-cream-tarts.

Stunning Rose Apple Tart Recipe – The Baking Journal

Stephanie’s stunning rose-shaped apple tart is another flower-inspired baked good. This easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you through slicing, arranging, and baking a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Impress your guests or treat yourself to a sweet masterpiece. Perfect for special occasions or anytime baking inspiration strikes! Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/stunning-rose-apple-tart-recipe-step-by-step-tutorial/.

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