Creative Ways to Use Edible Flowers in Cooking and Drinks

Did you see my edible flower teacup garden in my last post? I’ve been inspired to use edible flowers in all kinds of recipes and decorations.

These ideas make lovely additions for Mother’s Day, baby showers, engagement parties, birthdays, weddings, spring garden gatherings—or simply to brighten an ordinary day.

Planning summer get-togethers? See my book Simple Gatherings: 50 Ways to Inspire Connection for easy, welcoming ideas.

Here are plenty of creative ideas and recipes for using edible flowers.

Spring Floral Pressed Edible Flowers Cookies

Natural funfetti cake with edible flowers — Natural “funfetti” cake studded with edible flowers

Edible hibiscus—great simmered into simple syrup, stirred into iced tea, or used on a drink rim

Smoothie bowl with lavender buds — Smoothie bowl topped with edible lavender buds—try whisking dried lavender into vinaigrettes, mixing with berries, or sprinkling over desserts

Floral goat cheese — Herbed goat cheese rolled in edible flowers and cracked pepper

Floral ice cubes — DIY floral ice cubes add instant charm to drinks

Edible flower crepes — Delicate crepes filled or topped with edible flowers

Punch bowl with edible flowers — Punch bowl garnished with floating edible flowers

Floral donuts — Donuts decorated with edible blooms

Vegan coconut rose petal ice cream — Vegan coconut ice cream with rose petals and cardamom crumble

Floral popsicles — Simple floral popsicles made with edible flowers

Strawberry lemon custard trifles garnished with flowers

Floral cupcake toppers — Fresh floral cupcake toppers for a pretty finish

Candied edible flowers — How to make candied edible flowers for elegant decorations

Lemon lime flower popsicles — Lemon-lime floral popsicles—bright and refreshing

Redbud lemon cornmeal loaf cake — Redbud and lemon cornmeal loaf cake using edible blossoms

For more inspiration, consider the Botanical Baking Cookbook for recipes that showcase edible flowers.

If you missed my Edible Flower Teacup Garden in the kitchen, take a look here.

Excited to gather with friends this summer? Check out my book Simple Gatherings: 50 Ways to Inspire Connection