# Floral Popsicle Recipes Maja Vase's Frozen Treat Feature a Garnish of Fresh Flowers By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maja-vase References: [majavase.dk](http://majavase.dk/koldskaalsispinde-med-brombaer) Maja Vase's floral popsicle recipe is almost too striking to consume. The blogger's website is synonymous with aesthetically pleasing desserts that are topped with her garnish of choice -- fresh flowers. This frozen dessert recipe calls for a mix of blackberry buttermilk ice cream, lemon, fresh berries and raw liquorice powder. The finished desserts also feature a garnish of candied violets and other edible flowers. Despite of their complicated look, these [floral popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lavender) are surprisingly easy to make, requiring one to pour ingredients into traditional popsicle molds before freezing them over night. These [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptastic-donut)-worthy desserts are not only beautifully presented and tasty but are also reflective of the evolving popularity of botanical cuisine and flavor profiles -- whether showcased with the [floral cocktail creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-a-flower) or botanical pizza toppings of recent months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical Cuisine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of edible flowers and botanical flavors in various dishes and beverages. - **Aesthetic Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create visually appealing desserts that incorporate unique garnishes like fresh flowers. - **Floral Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with botanical ingredients to create innovative and visually stunning cocktail recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate botanical ingredients and floral garnishes into food and beverage products to cater to the growing demand for unique and visually appealing culinary experiences. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop menus and dessert offerings that feature aesthetically pleasing and Instagram-worthy floral desserts, attracting customers seeking novel dining experiences. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce floral-themed desserts and cocktails to event menus, providing a visually captivating and memorable experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers-series.md) - [Floral Springtime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flowers-series.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Floral-Infused Cocktail Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-cocktail-cubes.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shroomsicles.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md)