Spring welcomes in a fresh season, new blooms, and of course, pastel colors! These light and bright hues always look so lovely, so why not appeal to more than just one of the senses? We’ve found some of the most adorable and delectable pastel desserts to tempt your taste buds. Whether you like cake, cookies, or candy, read on to satisfy your sweet tooth!
1. Delightful Dessert Tables
A desert table can be the pièce de résistance to any celebration. Why have a single dessert when you can offer the full pastel pastry rainbow?
Wild Rose Sweets & Styling
2. Colorful Cake Pops
Cake pops make for a delectable pop of color at any party. As a fun surprise, make different colored pops different types of cake.
These Peas Are Hollow
JADEY POPS
3. Glittering Chocolate Gems
For the chocolate lover, white chocolate can be made into any color or shape you dream of! Truffles shaped like gems and jewels would be a charming addition to an engagement party.
Nectar & Stone
Photo by Brittany Mahood Photography; Baked by Jenna Rae Cakes
4. Kaleidoscopic Meringues
Fluffy and oh so sweet, meringues are a tasty treat. If you’re planning an Easter brunch, prepare these in advance so you can have plenty for your sugar-craving guests!
Passion 4 Baking
Anna Verdina
5. Marvelous Macarons
Eating these French delicacies always makes us feel a bit fancier! Macaroons are easily customizable, so have your baker match the cookies to your wedding’s color palette.
Photo by Mavis W. Photography
Photo by Simply Bloom Photography
Courtesy of Lola Tangled
6. Cuter Than A Cookie Cutter
Gems, hearts, and cones - anyway you cut it, we’d like to take a bite out of these cookies! For a great party favor, wrap a few in cellophane or put them in a jar for guests to take as they leave.
Photo by Mel Riddell; Styling by Just call me Martha
Glorious Treats
HollyFoxDesign
7. Clouds of Cotton Candy
These pastel puffs may be light and airy, but still pack a sugary punch! Try serving glasses of cotton candy and have champagne poured over the top while guests watch in awe as it melts away.
The Sweetest Occasion
Photo by Stephanie Todaro Photography; Courtesy of Lauren Conrad
Sweetopia Cotton Candy
8. Iridescent Ice Cream Cones
These little cones are almost too cute to eat! We love the idea of topping them with coordinating pastel sprinkles.
Ruth Eileen Photography
9. Darling Donuts
We can’t resist these pastel treats! Stack them high or serve with ice cold milk - either way, you can’t lose.
Photo by Betsy Blue Photography; Via Hostess with the Mostess
Blahnik Baker
10. Cheerful Cakes
Rainbow layers are the perfect solution to March’s Saint Patrick’s Day and April’s showers. If every rainbow led to a rainbow cake, we know we’d be sure to follow!
Bossa Cafez Cakes
Sweet Little Cakes
Sugar Ruffles