They say that it’s rude to play with your food before you eat it, but what about staring at it like it’s a piece in the MOMA? We couldn’t believe it when we saw some of these gorgeous edible creations. There are so many crazy ways to make food beautiful, and some of them are actually easy enough to do yourself! Forget good ENOUGH to eat, these gorgeous creations definitely look TOO good to eat!
1. Bowls Made of Chocolate
Forget licking your plate clean—you can just eat it!
2. All Things Galactic
Our inner nerd is loving this universal trend.
3. Marble Cake
If you like the mirror glaze idea, but space isn’t really your thing, you may want to take a look at this icing!
4. Geode Cake
Another rockin’ trend in cakes these days is the geode cake. We know: It looks like real rock, but it’s really just rock candy!
5. Brushstroke Cake
Canvas: Cake. Medium: Chocolate, Icing. Critics say: Cool, beautiful, and delicious!
- Sugar Pearls
Classy and classic, sugar pearls will dress up any dessert!
7. Sugarflowers
Speaking of things made of sugar, you can’t go wrong with this time-tested classic.
8. Frosting Flowers
If you like florals but aren’t a fan of the taste or texture of sugar flowers, piped flowers make of frosting can be a beautiful alternative!
9. Succulent Cakes
If you like the frosting flowers idea but want something a little more unique, succulents made of icing are super cute!
10. Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Nevermind the candy version—These gorgeous treats have real, edible flowers on top and baked right in!
11. Flowers and Goat Cheese
If you’re looking for something more savory, this yummy, pretty snack is the way to go!
12. Chocolate Spoons
Sprinkle some real flowers into your favorite sweet stirrer to add fresh flavors like rose or lavender to your tea, coffee, or hot cocoa!
13. Pretty Panna Cotta
This classic Italian dessert, made with sweet cream and gelatin, is made extra special by this gorgeous—and completely edible—rose in the center!
14. Popsicles
An absolutely gorgeous snack, the flavor of the flowers infuses with the ice to make a nice, refreshing treat!
