Create beautiful, floral desserts with elderflower
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Elderflower has a magical, floral flavor that makes any vegan dessert taste like a midsummer night's dream. This article features five creative ways to use elderflower in your vegan baking and dessert making. From dreamy cakes to creamy delights, these ideas will make you fall in love with the magic of elderflower.
Cake
Elderflower and lemon cake
The bright, citrusy flavor of lemon paired with the delicate floral essence of elderflower makes for a delightfully refreshing and light cake that's ideal for spring and summer celebrations. Incorporate elderflower cordial into both the batter and the icing to amplify the flavor. Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, this cake is a sensory treat!
Gelato
Elderflower infused vegan gelato
Elderflower gelato is like the classy, refined cousin of your favorite childhood flavors. You just need to simmer some elderflowers in coconut milk, then blend it up with soaked cashews and your preferred sweetener. The end result is a creamy, dreamy gelato that's both indulgent and refreshing, ideal for sizzling afternoons or as a chic dessert to impress your dinner guests.
Panna cotta
Elderflower panna cotta
By substitifying gelatin with agar-agar, you can easily make a vegan panna cotta. Infuse it with elderflower cordial for a gentle floral flavor. Pair it with fresh berries or a berry compote to enhance the light taste of elderflower. This is a simple but impressive dessert, perfect for wowing guests at your next dinner party.
Parfait
Sparkling elderflower berry parfait
Layer granola, vegan yogurt (stirred with elderflower syrup), and fresh berries in glasses to create this beautiful parfait. The secret to the sparkle is adding a splash of carbonated water or soda to the yogurt mixture, creating a fizzy texture that pairs delightfully with the crunchy granola and juicy berries.
Sorbet
Elderflower sorbet with mint
If you're searching for the ultimate refreshing dessert, look no further than elderflower sorbet with a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves. Simply blend water, sugar, lemon juice, elderflower cordial, and freeze according to your ice cream maker's instructions. Toss in some chopped mint just before serving for that extra burst of freshness.