10 DIY Edible Flower Food Recipes

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DIY sakura blossom sushi

Sakura blossom sushi can be enjoyed deep into spring, even after the last blooms fall.  Many imagine the flavor of sakura blossoms as being cherry-like, but because the flowers are pickled, it’s actually much more. Although the blooms have some floral undertones, sakura blossoms taste nothing like cherries.

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DIY plum and elderberry curd tartlets

It’s always good to have some quick desserts up your sleeve. Everything can be made ahead of time, in tiny steps.  Plum and elderberry curd tartlets are tangy, rich, and creamy plum & elderberry curd in a shortcrust pastry, topped with vanilla whipped cream and edible flowers.

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DIY vegan chocolate olive oil cake

This vegan chocolate olive oil cake is decorated with flowers.  This is a dense chocolate vegan and gluten free cake has a great potential, and of course if you have flowers to spare for decorating a cake, then this one will do you proud.

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DIY floral popsicles

Made with edible flowers, these yummy floral popsicles are an out of the box treat your guests won’t expect and they’re super easy to make.  Just be sure to give them plenty of time to freeze, we suggest at least 5 hours. The idea is pretty simple but choose edible flowers that won’t harm anyone.

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DIY edible flowers, parslane and quinoa salad

This very simple salad was inspired by the edible flowers and fresh herbs that the author has grown on herbalcony garden.  I love the visual appeal of it (such a showstopper, how can you resist such pretty flowers?) and the explosion of flavours in the mouth! Yet it remains so easy to prepare, makes a healthy and balanced meal and tastes of summer days.

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DIY edible flower salad

This light savory salad was inspired by the beautiful flowers responding to the sunshine in gardens.   There are three different types of edible flowers in this really light early summer salad.  The cucumber gives a lovely texture and removing the skin helps the flavour of the herb flowers sing out.

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DIY floral strawberry tarts

This recipe is a perfect addition to any spring and summer gatherings you may be having.  These adorable tarts are made with mascarpone whipped cream, strawberries and edible flowers – grow your own ones or just go buy them!

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DIY glazed floral donuts

These donuts would be perfect for a spring or summer bridal or baby shower – or even a brunch!  Just be sure your flowers are edible and organic. The donuts are glazed with blood orange and lemon ginger glaze and are topped with delicious flowers – they look so good, and taste the same!

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DIY passion fruit cake with  flowers

This summer cake is made with whipped cream as the icing layers, and nasturtium flowers as decoration!  The light fluffy cream and the slight spiciness of the nasturtium flowers garnish was delicious.

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DIY edible wildflower salad

There is something so magical about collecting and eating wildflowers. How can you not be happy on a cool early summer morning spent outdoors in a field of wildflowers!  And the best thing about the flowers being featured in this edible wildflower salad is the are very likely already growing in your yard!