15 Olympic Dessert Recipes That Get Your Head In The Games
Blood. Sweat. Tears…and sugar. Today, July 26, kicks off the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics(finally!). Over the course of the competitions, you'll get to see some serious human strength from all kinds of athletes (including Simone Biles), and you're going to need your energy. In the form of Olympic dessert recipes, of course. Olympic glory never tasted this sweet.
Brit + Co
1. Fruit Olympic Torch Desserts
A little bit fruity, a little bit unique, and a whole lot of sweet, these desserts are the perfect way to welcome this year's Olympics. Make it extra fun and eat them while the real torch is moving across the world! (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
2. Gold and White Russian Cake Pops
You might mistake these bad boys for a gold medal...we bet they taste better though. (via Brit + Co)
She Knows
3. Boozy Milkshake
Not cheering for the good old US of A? (Say what?) Change the colors to whatever flag colors you please. (via She Knows)
Use Real Butter
4. White Russian Cake
This cake has both winter and Russian vibes. Add an Olympic-Rings cake topper, and you've got all your bases covered. (via Use Real Butter)
Just A Pinch
5. Vodka Red Bull Jelly Shots
Just watching gymnastics makes us exhausted. We'll reach for one of these athletically-challenged little morsels to recharge, courtesy of the official Russo-liquor. (via Just A Pinch)
The Kitchn
6. Nanaimo Bars
Alright, these are totally leftovers from a past winter Olympics. Nanaimo is a Vancouver regional recipe, but sometimes reliving the good old days is so sweet. (via The Kitchn)
A Small Snippet
7. Patriotic Strawberries
You really should be getting more fruits in your diet, even if they are covered in sugar and frosting. (via A Small Snippet)
Little Family Fun
8. Fruit Loop Rings Cupcake
If drawing little rings on individual cupcakes is not the way you want to spend the day, reach for a box of Fruit Loops. (via Little Family Fun)
Makes and Takes
9. Gold, Silver, Bronze Rolos
Are you going to individually wrap Rolos in medal-colored foil for your friends? Yes, you are. Because you're a winner like that. (via Makes and Takes)
I Am Baker
10. Secret American Flag
This cake offers the perfect all-American action. Go USA! (via I Am Baker)
Bird's Party
11. International Cake Pops
Celebrate your favorite places around the world with these worldly toothpick flags. (via Bird's Party)
Neighbor Food
12. Monster Cookies
They're Olympic-rings-colored, and they didn't even know it. (via Neighbor Food)
Heather Christo
13. Diver Cookies
If there was a baking Olympics, this recipe would take the gold. (via Heather Christo)
Bitter Sweet
14. Frozen Cake
There are a few things we like about this cake. It's vegan. It's frozen. It's customizable. Change the colors to show whatever patriotic pride you're sporting. (via Bitter Sweet)
Are you excited for the Paris Olympics? Which Olympic dessert recipe will you be trying out? Follow us on Pinterest for more recipe inspo!
This post has been updated.
Lead image via I Am Baker
