Love bright, summery desserts? Try edible floral garnishes! They can make a simple dessert look festive, vibrant and fresh
Lilac has a similar profile to lavender, but it has a milder aroma. Infuse lilac blossoms into syrups for drizzling over desserts, use in whipped creams, or incorporate into light and airy cakes.
This flower has a tart and fruity profile with floral undertones. Brew hibiscus tea and use it in glazes for sponge cakes or incorporate dried hibiscus petals into muffins. Sweet hibiscus syrup is also used in cocktails.
Elderflower has a summery and floral accent which makes it ideal for syrups. Make elderflower syrup for sweetening frostings or glazes; you can also incorporate it into sorbets, or infuse it into creams for a delicate flavor.
Try making candied violet petals for cake decoration or infusing sugar with violet essence for baking. You can also create violet-flavored icings for simple vanilla sponge cakes
The Lemon-scented can be infused into syrups for lemon cakes, or they can be used in custards or ice creams. You can also try steeping it in liquids for a lemon verbena-flavored sorbet.