How to Use Pressed Edible Flowers

Pressed edible flowers are one of nature’s most elegant little treasures—delicate, colorful, and surprisingly versatile. At Magnolia’s Yarden, we grow, harvest, and press our blooms by hand to preserve their color and charm, creating a garden-inspired accent that brings effortless beauty to baked goods, beverages, and more.

Whether you’re decorating a cake, styling a cheese board, or crafting floral favors for an event, pressed edible flowers add a graceful, artful touch that feels both grounded and magical.

What Are Pressed Edible Flowers?

Pressed edible flowers are just what they sound like—real, food-safe flowers that have been gently flattened and dried using a safe, natural method that retains their color and shape. Our flowers are organically grown, pesticide-free, and carefully selected for both beauty and culinary use.

Once pressed, they become shelf-stable and easy to apply—no refrigeration needed and no wilting to worry about. They’re perfect for creative decorators, home bakers, chefs, and event planners seeking an elevated yet effortless finishing touch.

Ways to Use Pressed Edible Flowers

Looking for inspiration? Here are our favorite ways to use pressed blooms in your kitchen and on your table:

Pressed Flower Cookies

Gently place pressed flowers onto rolled sugar cookie dough before baking, or apply to cooled cookies with a thin layer of icing or edible glue. Try shortbread, lemon, or almond-based cookies to let the floral colors shine.

Pressed Flower Cakes & Cupcakes

Use pressed pansies, violas, calendula petals, or cosmos on fondant-covered cakes or buttercream-topped cupcakes. Gently press the flowers into the frosting just before serving for a garden-meets-dessert presentation.

Cheese Boards & Charcuterie

Sprinkle petals or press small flowers onto goat cheese or brie, then drizzle with honey for an eye-catching edible centerpiece. Add pressed flowers to parchment or labels to elevate your grazing table.

Edible Gifts & Wedding Favors

Top homemade chocolates, jams, or wrapped confections with a pressed bloom for a sweet and thoughtful finish. They also make lovely accents for favors, menus, and place cards.

Cocktails, Mocktails & Ice Cubes

While fresh edible flowers are ideal for ice cubes, pressed petals can be floated directly onto the surface of drinks or used to rim a glass with style.

How to Store and Handle Pressed Edible Flowers

Pressed flowers are fragile but easy to use with a light touch. Store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. To apply them:

• Use clean tweezers or dry fingers

• Avoid excessive moisture or oils, which can cause fading

• Attach with edible glue, a brush of syrup, or light buttercream frosting

• Keep items decorated with pressed flowers in the fridge until serving

Seasonal Varieties from Magnolia’s Yarden

We offer a rotating selection of pressed edible flowers, depending on what’s blooming in the Yarden. Seasonal favorites include:

• Pansies

• Violas

• Calendula

• Cornflowers

• Cosmos

• Borage

• Roses

• Marigolds

• Dianthus

• Daisies

• and many more!

Each set is thoughtfully curated, pressed in small batches, and carefully packaged—ready to elevate your next culinary creation or event.

Ready to Create with Pressed Blooms?

→Shop Pressed Edible Flowers from Magnolia’s Yarden—grown with care, pressed by hand, and designed to delight.

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Happy cooking with flowers!

~ Danielle

❀ Live your best botanical life from the garden to the kitchen! ❀

Share Your Edible Flower Moments

We love seeing your garden through your eyes. Tag @magnolias_yarden on Instagram or use #YardenInBloom and #MagnoliasYardenEdibleFlowers to show us your summer harvest, rose flushes, cut flower arrangements, and shady spots you’re tending with care. We’ll be sharing favorites throughout the season—and might feature yours in our following newsletter!