8 Flower-Shaped and Floral-Inspired Recipes to Celebrate Spring

Spring is the season of the renewal of nature and fresh spring blooms, and if there's one thing we associate with this time of the year, it's flowers.

The beauty of florals never ceases to astound us, from the vibrant colors to the uniquely delicate shapes, and this spring, we want to bring that fun and flair into the kitchen with recipes inspired by our favorite blooms. To join us, just keep scrolling to discover both sweet and savory options with a flowery twist.

The Heirloom Pantry Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies

Maybe this is cheating, but one of the most gorgeous ways to get a stunning floral appearance on your bakes is by using actual edible flowers. These Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies from the Heirloom Pantry accent crumbly and buttery lemon shortbread with a sweet lemon and vanilla bean glaze, and top them with flowers that are beautiful and edible. Calendula, lavender, marigold, mint, snapdragons, rose petals and lavender are all lovely and safe-to-eat options.

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Ash and Crafts Strawberry Roses

This Strawberry Roses bouquet from Ash and Crafts requires a little knifework, but the effort is so worth it. Their website shows the perfect method for carving into each strawberry to reveal the delicate rose pattern hidden within. These can be bundled into a bouquet using lollipop sticks and a bit of melted chocolate for "glue." This makes a particularly heartfelt and romantic gift, and can become even yummier if you opt to dip some of the strawberries in chocolate.

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Ashlee Marie Sunflower Truffles

You may have to wait until summertime for your real sunflowers to bloom, but you can enjoy the vibrancy of this classic flower in the spring with these Sunflower Truffles from Ashlee Marie. Each rich chocolate ganache truffle is dipped in chocolate sprinkles to look like the densely packed florets at the center of the sunflower, while yellow candy melts are carefully piped into mini cupcake liners to make the colorful petals.

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Mini Flower Shaped Passion Fruit Tarts

We're immediately drawn in to anything daisy-shaped, and these Mini Flower Shaped Passion Fruit Tarts from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party manage to be just as tasty as they look. The shape is achieved by carefully shaping pie crust in mini muffin tins, and the center is filled with a decadent passion fruit mousse for a tropical blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The whole thing is topped with powdered sugar, sprinkles and sugar pearls to make them look even more darling.

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Homan at Home Flower Mini-Quiches

Of course, desserts aren't the only dishes that can take inspiration from spring blossoms. These Flower Mini-Quiches from Homan at Home may look a little like the tarts above, but instead, they're a savory delight. These take a rich, flaky pastry in the shape of a cupped flower and fill them with cheese and egg to make every bite sing. The size makes them extra snackable, and you can customize them to your heart's content with veggies, meat and more.

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feedfeed Cheesy Zucchini Roses

Zucchini roses are all over out TikTok FYPs lately, but these Cheesy Zucchini Roses from feedfeed make them extra decadent. The zucchini is boiled before it's layered with goat cheese and aromatic thyme inside of a buttery puff pastry, coming out flavorful and perfectly tender, and the rose shape makes it all even more fun to eat.

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#AerieREAL Life Floral Veggie Focaccia

Who knew that bread could be a canvas for your next beautiful work of art? Floral Veggie Focaccia from #AerieREAL Life takes the delicious flatbread, known for its dimpled appearance and luscious texture, and makes it even more craveable with fresh garden veggies and herbs organized into artful floral patterns. The bread is perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, with the design meaning that every single bite has a uniquely robust flavor.

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Once Upon a Cutting Board Onion Flowers

If you're looking for something ridiculously simple to make, yet enchantingly pretty and delicious, look no further than these Onion Flowers from Once Upon a Cutting Board. The natural structure of the onion's layers means you just have to cut it carefully into weight wedges, without slicing all the way through, to reveal that familiar flower shape. From there, simply season with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and bake to tender perfection.

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More curious about flowery flavors than aesthetics? Click HERE to check out some of our favorite floral-flavored recipes for spring.