19 Rainbow-Inspired Recipes That Are Almost Too Pretty To Eat

These eye-popping, multilayered rainbow treats are spiked with a little vodka but you could substitute water to make them alcohol-free. ROY G. BIV Jell-O colors are layered diagonally with creamy panna cotta to give this dessert a gravity-defying appearance. (The technique may look complicated, but it’s easy using an empty egg carton!) Once assembled, these cups keep well in the refrigerator, so they can be made ahead for convenience.

This colorful jelly roll-inspired cake features a groovy tie-dye design that’s easy to achieve and sure to impress. The trick to creating a clean cake spiral is to "train" the cake by tightly rolling it while still warm in a kitchen towel, which prevents cracking and makes it easy to re-roll once cooled. Kids can help with swirling together the colorful batter with a toothpick to create a marbled effect and rolling up the vanilla frosting-filled cake. Frosting roses and a shower of colorful rainbow sprinkles are the perfect finishing touches for this beautiful and festive dessert.

Recipe developer Khalil Hymore says, "For many people in the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride is practically a national holiday. For me, it’s a time to gather with my friends and chosen family to celebrate queer culture, and to connect with other gay parents. (As a dad, I always make sure to participate in Family Pride Days.) When we decided to include rainbow ice pops for Pride in the June issue of Food Network Magazine, I jumped at the opportunity to create them. I considered many different types of ingredients, like fruit juices or purees, but the colors weren’t bright enough. Then it hit me: Fruit-flavored Jell-O would be perfect! The colors turn out super vibrant — just like the Pride Flag."

This rainbow brioche will be the star of your next meal, thanks to the rich, buttery flavor, airy texture and vibrant layers. Enjoy thick slices of this bread in a colorful sandwich, as French toast or simply on its own.

The key to these cookies is making sure the dough is very solid before you slice through it, so that the colorful arches keep their shape. We reccomend freezing the log of dough for at least an hour, until very firm, for perfect rainbows.

Serve up little slices of happiness with this towering, confetti-coated confection. The key to the uniform rainbow interior is to trim the domed top off of each cake before stacking. If you don't have a cake leveler, use a serrated knife. The trick is to keep your eye on the blade and ensure that it remains level the entire way across the cake.

Worried you don't have the pastry decorating skills to pull off a rainbow-inspired treat? Try this easy spin on classic crispy rice cereal treats. Simply use colorful cereal, like Fruity Pebbles, to create a sweet treat you can be proud of.

We’ve taken everything you love about traditional cinnamon rolls and added the colors of the rainbow—using gel coloring for the most vibrant and cheery hues. Top these fluffy treats with a generous smear of homemade cream cheese glaze and a sprinkle of crunchy rainbow nonpareils for an adorable sweet you can serve for any happy occasion.

These colorful cupcakes are easier than you might think. They start with one basic batter that's divided evenly into six separate bowls. Each bowl gets a a bit of food coloring, creating all the colors of the rainbow.

Cottage pie (also known as shepherd's pie) gets a colorful makeover with the addition of some leafy greens and a topping made from purple potatoes.

This whimsical rainbow cake doesn't require any special equipment — just a simple Bundt pan. Dyed shredded coconut achieves those iconic ROYGBIV blocks of color — so no painstaking decorating necessary.

"Eat the rainbow" has become a popular bit of advice for healthy eating — a reminder to include a wide variety of fruits and veggies into your diet. We've never been so excited to do just that! These good-for-you skewers are loaded with colorful fruit — and even include a dark chocolate-dipped strawberry!

This version of the rainbow layer cake opts for pastel hues — to match the nonpareils that cover the ousdie of the cake.

Duff says, "All brownies are magical" because they spread smiles. And we couldn't agree more. He takes the enchantment to the next level with these sweet treats; they feature swirls of bright rainbow colors and a dusting of edible glitter.

Hosting a crowd of family and friends? Treat them to this amazing, rainbow-inspired spread. You can prep most of the toppings a day ahead which makes assembly a breeze on the day of. Our recipe feeds up to 30 (and spans an impressive 6 feet) but you could easily halve it if you're entertaining a smaller group or have less space.

It's hard to upgrade a classic like deviled eggs but we think we've done it here by giving them the ROYGBIV treatment (and an extra pop of flavor). It takes a bit of time and effort to make all the colors of the rainbow but isn't difficult to do. You'll just need a handful of extra ingredients like bell peppers, carrots, avocado and beets.

Brighten your day with a wholesome and delicious smoothie — in any color of the rainbow!

Not only does this cake get flipped on its side and rolled up for a surprising interior but it also gets the dizzying effect of rainbow colored frosting. This is sure to delight the inner child in anyone.