Mother's Day is coming in the next few weeks and while gift planning and brunching are on everyone's list (ahem) I have a fun idea for you to include: Rose-flavored Desserts. About five years ago I was shopping with my kids at a kitchen store and came upon rose extract. Intrigued with anything new and novel, I bought some and stuck it in my pantry not quite sure what to make with it. It tastes as roses smell, if that makes sense. There is something fascinating to me about that.
My first creations were Rose-Vanilla Ice Cream with Candied Rose Petals and Rose-Cream filled Vanilla Cupcakes. They were both to celebrate my daughter's birthday (who was around 11 at the time) and we all fell in love with the flavors! The light floral taste is both whimsical and decadent at the same time. The recipes were some of the first I shared on Boulder Locavore and were not difficult to make. Though candying rose petals takes a bit of time the process is easy and would be something kids could make too (with a bit of supervision if they are tiny tots).
Over the past few years I've woven rose flavoring into a number of fun desserts which are perfect to celebrate spring and Mother's Day! Who says you have to just give roses? Why not eat them too! The result has always been unexpected delight.
Rose Cake with Pistashio Filling (gluten-free)
Vanilla Wafer Rose Marshmallow White Chocolate Oven S’Mores
Forget Me Not (Rose-flavored Meringues)
Rose-flavored Panna Cotta with Edible Flowers
Vanilla Steamer with Rose-flavored Marshmallows
Lemony Snow Pudding with Rose Custard Sauce
Mini Rose Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting
Rose-Cream filled Vanilla Cupcakes with Candied Rose Petals
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I am so curious about rose flavored food. I have not tried any but this is really getting interesting. I may try making any of these recipes one day.
Kita Bryant says
Wow that is a gorgeous list of foods! Rose flavored desserts are very new to me.
Louise Bishop says
I have a friend who makes rose-flavored things. I have to show her this list.
Jeanine says
Yum so many look so good! I can’t say I’ve ever had anything else flavoured. I think it would be a fun flavour to try!
Crystal says
I can’t get over how gorgeous they all are! I would adore any of these for Mother’s Day.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
These rose-colored desserts look very tasty.
They look perfect for Mother’s Day; they would be a delight in any home.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This look so colorful.
This creative dish looks very yummy.
Tracey says
Something about rose just makes me think of elegance! I would love to try making those rose marshmallows!
Rach Ferrucci says
I would like to sit down and have this all served to me please. I totally want to make a bunch of these. I already have one of them bookmarked but need to add to it now
Diana says
you had me at all the pink in the recipes!! I have to try the rose vanilla ice cream, it’s summer here in Phoenix and I need to create some new recipes for ice creams. Yummmm!