Delicate, sweet, and flowery, lavender is a unique culinary treat! I’ve collected 17 amazing recipes showcasing lavender’s delightful flavor.
Prepare to explore exciting lavender-infused desserts and drinks!
1. Lavender Creme Brulee
Creme brulee stands as a fancy and excellent dessert. Nothing can compare to breaking through the caramelized sugar shell. Just like those before, it offers a creamy and tasty experience.
Infuse it with some sweet, fragrant lavender for something special. It may not drastically alter the taste profile, but there’s sufficient change to register. Don’t worry; it is a modification you’ll be sure to enjoy.
2. Simple Homemade Lavender Syrup
This three-ingredient syrup appears virtually gray inside its container. Thankfully, its flavor is just the opposite. It gives off a vibrant, somewhat floral scent as enticing as the taste.
Whip this up in no more than 15 minutes, keeping it in the fridge for up to two weeks. Use this to top ice cream, jazz up cocktails and drinks, or incorporate it into desserts.
Of course, nothing is stopping you from adding some purple food coloring should you want it brighter!
3. Honey Lavender Cheesecake
The plain visual of this cheesecake is comparable to the cupcakes because of its tan crust, white filling, and lavender sprig on top. And, like the cupcakes, its allure lies in its simplicity.
Present it as brunch, spring, or summer dessert, and prepare for the compliments to pour in!
4. Lavender Lemon Bars
Contrary to the muffins described earlier, expect these lemon bars to truly zing. The foundation is a delicate, buttery delight, but the bulk of this treat is all lemon.
The lavender assists in tempering it to some degree, yet it’s nonetheless a striking citrus tart. Should you want a sweet delicacy that also perks you up in the morning, look no further!
5. Lavender Shortbread Cookies
These conjure up memories of the lavender Earl Grey cookies from before, but here, expect a more traditional shortbread flavoring. Exceptionally buttery with a fairly subdued overall taste, the lavender contributes a touch of extra sweetness, incorporated in the cookies and glaze.
It’s a twin bill of flowery bliss that is certain to have you savoring each mouthful.
6. Triple Chocolate Lavender Brownies
Though you won’t find any visible lavender inside these rich, decadent brownies, rest assured you will taste it!
This is a chocolatey treat through and through, with just a hint of floral beneath its richness. This addition elevates it from “super tasty” to “utterly unreal.”
7. Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz
So now that you’ve prepped your lavender syrup, it smells heavenly. What to do with it? Consider mixing up this gin spritz!
This two-toned drink features layers of purple and white and makes a marvelous summertime indulgence. Exceptionally crisp and refreshing, it’s much like lemonade, but now with a gin and lavender twist.
Enjoy it by the pool, and don’t be shocked when everyone asks for a taste.
8. Lavender Lemonade
Lavender lemonade boasts the sugary tartness of genuine lemonade, but offers a far lovelier presentation. Its fantastic purple tint is an absolute spectacle.
Aside from being sweeter, there is not much of a disparity in flavor compared to regular lemonade. Count on it to be both crisp and refreshing, with an incredible scent that kicks it up a notch!
9. Lavender Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Occasionally, the simplest of creations can be the most stylish. These incredible cupcakes illustrate that ideal.
Expect a rich, sweet cream cheese frosting layered over soft, flowery, and airy lavender cupcakes. Decorate each with just a touch of lavender; a delicate, lavish treat for any formal gathering.
Keep these in mind next time you plan a wedding, banquet, or anniversary.
10. Lemon Lavender Muffins
These lemony muffins may not be as vibrant or tart as you may think, since the glaze introduces a lot of sweetness. Vanilla, sugar, and honey in the batter further counter this, with a fresh kick added by the lavender. Expect a bright, light flavor that’s wonderful for breakfast or dessert.
Also, their consistency is dense and airy, causing them to melt on your tongue.
Give these a chance, regardless of your usual feelings toward lemon desserts. They just may surprise you!
11. Lavender Lemon Macarons
These delightful macarons provide a phenomenal visual with their light purple coloring, an ideal dessert for baby showers. Each gives off a lemony, flowery, and honey-sweet taste.
Serve with iced tea or some tall glasses of lemonade. Don’t anticipate your guests having just one, however.
12. Lavender Blueberry Galette
This blueberry galette has a crisp, buttery base with a striking blueberry filling, which is already delicious on its own.
However, you’ll then incorporate dried lavender. This gives off an enticing aroma while cooking, plus a fresh, flowery flavor that absolutely screams “Spring is here!”.
Enjoy it alongside friends, or keep it all to yourself. You won’t be judged for eating the whole thing!
13. Lavender Tea
Lavender tea may not have an striking appearance, since it doesn’t turn the water bright purple or anything like that. Nevertheless, it comes highly recommended.
Expect it to take just over five minutes to make, and gives off a warm and fresh taste. It works best hot, though you can drink it cold if you like.
Don’t anticipate drinking it for the sheer flavor. Instead, anticipate the numerous proven advantages, such as, easing PMS symptoms and relieving surgery pain, plus, it helps with anxiety and depression and promotes better sleep! Should these not suffice, nothing will!
14. Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
This stunning treat has levels of fluffy, airy cake and rich blackberry jam with a flavor suited to summer, plus a heavenly buttercream frosting that doesn’t overwhelm.
Trust me when I say you will love this! And yes, there’s lavender, too! It’s all secondary to the other components, however.
15. No-Bake Lemon Lavender Tart
Just what is it about pairing lemon and lavender that works so well?It might be the way lavender complements the sourness of lemon with its freshness.Whatever the answer, these two ingredients work together!
That’s why you should make this no-bake tart.Its crust is entirely gluten-free and incredibly delicious, while the vibrant filling offers just a suggestion of lavender.
This should be the perfect springtime dessert!
16. Lavender Ice Cream
This lavender ice cream boasts a smooth, creamy consistency, enhanced by a light flavor. It is an awesome summer delicacy due to the refreshing floral kick of lavender!
In addition, the lavender sprigs make for a memorable and fairly simple addition. It really does make all the difference!
17. Lavender Earl Grey Cookies
These cookies are absolutely adorable! They taste even better than they appear. Expect a soft, chewy texture that melts gently in your mouth, plus a buttery, floral flavor that suits coffee and tea wonderfully.
They’re also remarkably simple to prepare. You could easily whip up an entire batch in under an hour.