Whether you're throwing a pink-themed party or simply want to indulge in some colourful treats, we've got you covered with a range of pink foods, desserts, and drinks that will make this day truly memorable.
Pink Foods
1. Beetroot Hummus
This healthy and eye-catching dip is perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients:
1 large beetroot, roasted and peeled
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
Blend the beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
Season with salt to taste.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, alongside some fresh vegetable sticks or pita bread.
2. Pink Sushi Rolls
Add a pop of colour to your sushi with pink rice!
Ingredients:
2 cups sushi rice
2 ½ cups water
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
A few drops of pink food colouring
Nori sheets
Your choice of fillings (avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon, etc.)
Instructions:
Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook the rice with water according to package instructions.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the cooked rice.
Add a few drops of pink food colouring and mix until the rice is evenly coloured.
Spread the rice onto a nori sheet, add your fillings, and roll tightly.
Slice and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Pink Desserts
1. Strawberry Cheesecake
A classic dessert with a rosy twist.
Ingredients:
200g digestive biscuits, crushed
100g butter, melted
400g cream cheese
250ml double cream
100g icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
300g fresh strawberries, pureed
Pink food colouring (optional)
Instructions:
Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the base of a springform tin. Chill in the fridge.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, double cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold in the strawberry puree and a few drops of pink food colouring if desired.
Pour the mixture over the biscuit base and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
2. Pink Macarons
Delicate and delicious, these French treats are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
125g icing sugar
125g ground almonds
90g egg whites (aged, at room temperature)
110g caster sugar
A few drops of pink food colouring
Buttercream or ganache for filling
Instructions:
Sift the icing sugar and ground almonds together.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the almond mixture and food colouring until well combined.
Pipe small circles onto a lined baking tray and let them sit at room temperature for about an hour to form a skin.
Bake at 150°C (130°C fan) for 14-16 minutes. Allow to cool completely before filling with buttercream or ganache.
Pink Drinks
1. Pink Lemonade
A refreshing drink perfect for a summer day.
Ingredients:
6 lemons, juiced
1 cup sugar
4 cups water
1 cup cranberry juice
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and add the remaining water and cranberry juice.
Chill in the fridge and serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint.
2. Pink Gin and Tonic
A sophisticated and pretty cocktail.
Ingredients:
50ml pink gin
150ml tonic water
Ice
Fresh raspberries and a slice of lime for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour over the pink gin and top with tonic water.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and a slice of lime.
Conclusion
National Pink Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate with these delicious and visually appealing pink foods, desserts, and drinks. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a quiet day at home, these recipes are sure to add a splash of colour and a lot of fun to your day. Enjoy the vibrant flavours and the joy that comes with this beautiful hue!
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