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24 Bright Pink Recipes That Are Almost Too Pretty to Eat

January 23, 2023

Dress your table pretty-in-pink with these sweet and savory dishes, drinks and desserts.

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Pink Lemonade Tart

Pink’s popularity is showing no signs of waning. Both Pantone and Benjamin Moore named shades of pink as their respective colors of 2023. Barbiecore is on the rise. It’s safe to say many of us have the whimsical color on the brain. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to whip up something delicious and bright pink. Whether it’s for Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day, or just because, these eye-catching recipes are sure to serve a pop of color.

This strawberry-lemon tart topped with toasted white meringue is the dessert of your dreams. Lemon curd is mixed with strawberry puree to achieve its striking color.

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Creamy Beet Hummus

Beet hummus needs to be the next dip you make. It’s vibrantly pink and includes labne or greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Serve with warm pita and dig in.

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Hibiscus-Berry Snack Mix

This hibiscus berry snack mix is as good as it looks. Dried hibiscus and freeze-dried raspberries give this dish its hue.

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Snowy Pink Coconut Bundt Cake

This giant, bundt-cake version of your favorite childhood snack, filled with a sweet marshmallow mixture, is ideal for a crowd.

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Mini Toasted Strawberry Shortcakes

Mini strawberry shortcakes are great for when you just want one bite. The pink cakes are topped with strawberries and toasted meringue.

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Raspberry Buttermilk Sherbet

Just add pureed raspberries, sugar, juice, buttermilk and cream to an ice cream maker in this two-step recipe.

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Yalda Night Board

Food writer and recipe developer, Shadi Hasanzadenemati, makes this pink feta beet dip to celebrate Iranian and Central Asian festival Yalda.

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Hibiscus-Lemon Mini Bundt Cakes

Mini bundt cakes mean no one has to share. Gorgeous icing turned pink from hibiscus syrup is pourved over the moist cakes before they are topped with hibiscus flowers.

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Beet Deviled Eggs

Beets, hummus and egg yolk are blended together to get the bright pink filling for these beet deviled eggs. Pickled beets and beet horseradish add earthiness to the bites.

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Watermelon-Raspberry Breakfast Pops

Wake up to something fun with these watermelon raspberry breakfast pops.

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Rhubarb Gelatin with Cream

It’s worth waiting for rhubarb season to make this pink gelatin with whipped cream.

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Pink Lemonade Cake

Whatever shade of pink is your fave, chances are this lemonade cake has got it. Sink your fork into perfectly lemony slice, with a meringue-style frosting.

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Watermelon-Rose Cocktail

Nothing is better than a pretty pink cocktail. Make this watermelon rose cocktail for your next happy hour.

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Beet and Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups

These beet and goat cheese phyllo cups will be the most popular hors d’oeuvre at your next party. Guests will swoon over their beautiful, creamy filling.

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Whoopeeps!

A mashup of Peeps and whoopie pies, Whoopeeps are your answer to using up leftover Easter sweets.

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Raspberry-Grapefruit Curd

This raspberry-grapefruit curd is a superb topping for anything and will add some extra color to your next dessert.

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Mock Grapefruit-Pom Paloma

This non-alcoholic deep-pink grapefruit paloma will fit right into any soiree.

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Roasted Beet and Lentil Dip

Dip is always good, but a hot pink dip is even better. With roasted beets and lentils, this dip is earthy and packed with fiber.

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Strawberry-Rose Granita

The prize for cutest dessert might just have to go to these strawberry-rose granitas. Fresh mint sprigs add a special touch to these wine-infused snow cones.

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Strawberry Cream Milkshake

A strawberry cream milkshake with raspberry liqueur will be the star of your next cocktail party or summer happy hour.

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Frozen Strawberry-Gin Lemonade

Here’s another pink frozen cocktail that is great for gin lovers.

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Strawberry-Shortcake Parfait Pops

These frozen treats are made with just four ingredients: Special K Red Berries cereal, coconut, vanilla frozen yogurt and strawberry sorbet. The layering of the frozen yogurt and sorbet create a pretty pink swirl.

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Beet, Ginger and Red Cabbage Soup

This beet, ginger and cabbage soup topped with a dollop of sour cream will bring plenty of color to your next weeknight meal.

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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

No need for an ice cream machine for this pink strawberry-banana nice cream; just blend frozen strawberries and bananas for a better-for-you sweet.

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