Make your mealtimes a little brighter with our selection of vibrant pink foods, from creamy risottos and zingy salads to comforting puds, bakes and milkshakes. These pink food ideas are just the ticket for a pink-lover's birthday, pink-themed afternoon tea or even a pink-themed wedding.

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Round-off your meal with one of our jazzy pink cocktails, perfect for sipping in style. For more pink-themed tipples, see our review of the best pink gins, and discover the best pink kitchen accessories.

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Pink food ideas

Creamy beetroot risotto

Creamy beetroot risotto topped with soured cream and dill

Add a splash of colour to your dinner with a vibrant beetroot risotto. It's baked in the oven, so there's no need to spend lots of time stirring.

Find more pink-hued meals with our best beetroot recipes, including beetroot gnocchi, salmon and even brownies.

Beetroot & blackberry cured salmon

Beetroot & blackberry cured salmon on a plate with crackers

This cured salmon dish makes a stylish statement, mixing beetroot with blackberry to create a deep pink hue. This would work perfectly as a starter, or on crackers for a canapé with wow-factor.

Discover more pretty pink salmon recipes with our best salmon recipes, salmon fillet recipes and smoked salmon recipes.

Zingy grapefruit, prawn, avocado & tamarind salad

Zingy grapefruit, praw,n avocado & tamarind salad on an oval plate

This zingy salad with grapefruit, prawns and avocado offers a bold pop of pink, ideal for impressing at dinner parties.

Find more recipes with a citrusy burst with our grapefruit recipes and grapefruit cocktails.

Spelt pancakes with rhubarb

Spelt pancakes topped with rhubarb and a dollop of cream

Make mornings a little bit brighter with these spelt pancakes, finished with pink rhubarb, orange, almonds and crème fraîche.

See more pretty breakfast recipes with our mood-boosting breakfasts, healthy breakfasts and indulgent brunch recipes.

Acai bowl

A red smoothie bowl with passion fruit

Whizz açaí powder and frozen berries in a blender to make this purple-pink smoothie bowl. Vary toppings according to the season – fresh berries or peaches work well in summer.

Check out our smoothie bowl recipes for more energising breakfast ideas.

Rosewater & raspberry sponge cake

Rosewater & raspberry sponge cake on a white cake stand

If you love pink and you love baking, this rosewater and raspberry sponge cake will be right up your street. Dried rose petals and rose icing bring a delicate, floral twist, topped with juicy raspberries to make this seasonal showstopper.

Find more fruity bakes with our best raspberry recipes.

Pink jam slice

Pink jam tray bake cut into squares on a pink gingham table cloth

Retro marble icing and a layer of raspberry jam will turn this traybake sponge into a pink-lover's dream. You could even serve it on pretty pink crockery so you're in-keeping with the pink theme.

Our easy jam sponge is brilliant for using up any leftover jam.

Iced berry mousse cake

Iced berry mousse cake with three slices cut out next to a knife

The cooling, bright pink mousse will be the highlight of your next dinner party. It's made with berries, sugar, double cream and egg whites.

Find more frozen dessert recipes for fuss-free entertaining.

Summer pudding

A summer pudding

Extend the pink vibes to pudding with this quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries such as raspberries, blackberries and strawberries.

For more puddings that make the most of seasonal produce, see our best summer desserts.

Pink marble sandwich cake

Pink marble sandwich cake with a slice cut out, serve on a blue plate

Cut out a slice of this sandwich cake to reveal a marbled pink sponge, layered between a decadent white chocolate and a raspberry jam filling. It's surprisingly easy to make too – perfect for baking with children.

For more impressive bakes, see our collection of marble cake recipes.

Raspberry & dark chocolate cheat's ice cream terrine

Raspberry & dark chocolate cheat’s ice cream terrine with the first slice cut out

Dine in style with this pink-coloured terrine, layered with a zingy raspberry purée, dark chocolate and ice cream. It's a stunning make-ahead dessert for a summer dinner party.

Find more ice-cream cake desserts for effortless entertaining.

Peanut butter berry crisp

Two bowls of berry crumble with crispy peanut butter topping

We've used a bag of frozen berries to create a deep pink hue in this peanut butter crumble. Serve with plenty of clotted cream to make a comforting pudding.

Use up a bag of frozen berries with our best frozen berry recipes.

Cherry ripple, chocolate & rose ice cream

Five slice of cherry ripple, chocolate & rose ice cream on a blue plate with cherries

For a twist on the classic layered dessert, try this pretty cherry, choc and rose ice-cream. Serve in slices at a dinner party, or pile into cones for kids.

See our cherry recipes for sweet treats, from fruity jams and scones to muffins and tarts.

Raspberry sorbet

Raspberry sorbet

Try your hand at making your own refreshing raspberry sorbet – you'll be rewarded with a vivid pink colour and refreshing, tangy flavour.

Our sorbet recipes will make a refreshing end to a meal.

Strawberry cupcakes

Strawberry cupcakes on a tray

These pretty cupcakes are perfect for parties, baby showers or afternoon tea. The light, fluffy sponge is studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a vibrant pink buttercream icing.

If you're left with a glut of strawberries, use them up in one of our strawberry cake recipes.

Pink hot chocolate

Pink hot chocolate

This pretty milkshake is the perfect shade of pastel pink, ideal for a kids' pink-themed birthday party.

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Find more colourful milkshakes with our best milkshake recipes or check out our pink cocktails for a grown-up tipple.

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