Barbie-Inspired Recipes focus on fun and creativity. This recipe collection captures the playful spirit and spark found in Barbie's world. It translates that spirit into delicious and visually appealing dishes to be enjoyed by everyone in the family. My recipe for peanut butter pies with swirls of raspberry or strawberry jam is also a winner for sparking fun and creativity!
There are plenty of bright colors featured here too, including pink in many of these recipes!
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- Why You'll Love Barbie-Inspired Recipes
- 1. Classic Sugar Cookies
- 2. Homemade Strawberry Panna Cotta
- 3. Easy 2 Ingredient Baked Donuts - How to Make The Best Donuts
- 4. Easy Fruity Pebbles Cookies | Savor The Spoonful
- 5. Easy Beet Hummus - Recipes From A Pantry
- 6. Pretty in Pink Blueberry Lemonade
- 7. Vintage Strawberry Cake Recipe
- 8. Pink Hot Chocolate
- 9. Pink Raspberry Macarons
- 10. Pink Waffle Recipe
- 11. No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- 12. Pink Velvet Cake
- 13. Raspberry Cookies - Lane & Grey Fare
- 14. Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
- 15. Pasta With Beet Sauce
- 16. Mini Cupcakes - Greedy Eats
- 17. Raspberry Martini - The Littlest Crumb
- 18. Peaches and Cream Popsicles (without Yogurt) - Through The Fibro Fog
- 19. Strawberry Brownies - The Short Order Cook
- 20. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
- 21. Blackberry Lemonade
- 22. Creamy Beet Pasta Sauce with Feta and Walnuts
- 23. Cherry Kiss Cookies
- 24. Hot Pink Smoothie!
- 25. How to Make Natural Pink Ice Cubes
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Why You'll Love Barbie-Inspired Recipes
Each of these recipes captures a little something of a Barbie-inspired style. You'll find vibrant colors, playful presentations and even a touch of whimsy. There are plenty of sweet options, but a few savory ones too!
1. Classic Sugar Cookies
Classic Sugar Cookies are just like Mom used to make. These taste exactly like the beautiful sugar cookies from fancy cookie bouquet stores, maybe even better!
2. Homemade Strawberry Panna Cotta
This homemade strawberry panna cotta recipe has the best strawberry flavor. Smooth and creamy, this homemade recipe is easy to make and a delicious Italian dessert. Recipe from Scarlati Family Kitchen food blog.
3. Easy 2 Ingredient Baked Donuts - How to Make The Best Donuts
Baked donuts are an incredibly easy recipe that only requires 2 ingredients! Donuts come out fluffy and perfect every time. Recipe from Champagne and Coffee Stains food blog.
4. Easy Fruity Pebbles Cookies | Savor The Spoonful
These easy fruity pebbles cookies are stuffed with fruity pebbles cereal and white chocolate chips. They’re soft, chewy, & allergy friendly. Recipe by Savor the Spoonful food blog.
5. Easy Beet Hummus - Recipes From A Pantry
This over-the-top delicious Beet Hummus is extremely easy to make with pantry staples and in a blender in just a few minutes. By Recipes From A Pantry food blog.
6. Pretty in Pink Blueberry Lemonade
A pretty pink blueberry lemonade made with only 4 ingredients. It’s easy, tastes absolutely refreshing, and makes a lovely party treat! Recipe from Decorated Treats food blog.
7. Vintage Strawberry Cake Recipe
Vintage Strawberry Cake will take you back to the days when Granny was baking in the kitchen and the smell of strawberries filled the air! Recipe by QuicheMyGrits food blog.
8. Pink Hot Chocolate
This 4-ingredient Pink Hot Chocolate is a simple and sweet treat to make for parties and holidays! Recipe from Artsy Fartsy Mama food blog.
9. Pink Raspberry Macarons
Pink Raspberry Macarons are a beautiful and yummy treat. The raspberry shell is filled with white chocolate ganache and raspberry jam! Recipe from Aleka's Get-Together food blog.
10. Pink Waffle Recipe
Pink Waffles are a fun recipe. Beets add a beautiful color plus nutrition to this classic breakfast dish. These can be made both gluten-free and dairy-free. Recipe from Clean Eating Kitchen food blog.
11. No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Creamy no-bake raspberry cheesecake bars with a light and fluffy filling, tangy raspberry coulis, and a buttery crumb. Recipe by Baking with Butter food blog.
12. Pink Velvet Cake
This yummy pink velvet cake recipe is the vanilla cousin of the famous red velvet cake. It has that same velvety crumb, a sweet pink color and a lovely vanilla flavor. Recipe by Cooking with Carlee food blog.
13. Raspberry Cookies - Lane & Grey Fare
These Raspberry Cookies are soft and chewy eggless sugar cookies that are made with frozen raspberries! They're fluffy in the middle and crunchy on the edges; the perfect combo. Recipe by Lane & Grey Fare food blog.
14. Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
Sweet, tart, tangy and tucked into the perfect pie crust, Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a dessert everyone loves.
15. Pasta With Beet Sauce
This pasta with beet sauce combines the earthy sweetness of beets, the richness of cream cheese, and the comforting texture of spaghetti. Recipe by Sava's Kitchen food blog.
16. Mini Cupcakes - Greedy Eats
These Mini Cupcakes topped with Pink Vanilla Buttercream Frosting are ultimate little treats that everyone will love. Recipe by Greedy Eats food blog.
17. Raspberry Martini - The Littlest Crumb
This delicious raspberry martini is perfect for the holidays. It’s easy to make in a large batch for guests, using simple ingredients. Recipe from The Littlest Crumb food blog.
18. Peaches and Cream Popsicles (without Yogurt) - Through The Fibro Fog
Enjoy these peaches and cream popsicles as a fun summer treat! With delicious sweet fruit and coconut milk, they’re perfect for a sunny day! Recipe from Through The Fibro Fog food blog.
19. Strawberry Brownies - The Short Order Cook
Strawberry brownies made from cake mix are a fun & colorful dessert that is so simple to make. Just 3 ingredients for chewy pink brownies. Recipe from The Short Order Cook food blog.
20. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
This healthy Dragon Fruit Smoothie bowl will delight your taste buds and start your day off right. The best part? All you need is five minutes, a blender, and six ingredients. Recipe from Resplendent Kitchen food blog.
21. Blackberry Lemonade
4 ingredient blackberry lemonade is a fan favorite and easy to make, all you need is sugar, blackberries, water and fresh squeezed lemonade. Recipe from Sparkles to Sprinkles food blog.
22. Creamy Beet Pasta Sauce with Feta and Walnuts
This creamy beet pasta sauce tastes as good as it looks! It’s made with vegan ingredients that are healthy and satisfying. Recipe from Naturallie Plant Based food blog.
23. Cherry Kiss Cookies
Hershey’s Kisses sit atop tender cherry shortbread cookies to create these tasty and adorable little Cherry Kiss Cookies. Recipe from The Kitchen is My Playground food blog.
24. Hot Pink Smoothie!
Grab the tiny umbrellas for this tropical Pink Smoothie recipe! This smoothie is family tested to give you the best taste and texture. Recipe from 100 Days of Real Food blog.
25. How to Make Natural Pink Ice Cubes
Colored ice cubes add such a fun and charming touch to a cocktail. We created naturally dyed pink ice cubes using flowers to make the color! Recipe from Sugar and Charm food blog.
Whether you're hosting a Barbie-themed party or simply trying out these recipes with friends and family, you are sure to create a festive and lighthearted atmosphere. Enjoy!
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Note: The Crinkled Cookbook food blog is in no way affiliated with the Barbie trademark, the 2023 Barbie Movie or Mattel Inc. This recipe collection is provided merely as a fun way to celebrate a Barbie-inspired food style through recipes.
Rob says
There's nothing bigger or pinker right now than Barbie! These are all such great ideas. Definitely will need to host a Barbie party once the movie is streaming!
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
Thanks Rob! I'm looking forward to streaming the Barbie movie too, but will see it in the theater this weekend. 🙂
Giangi Townsend says
Pink raspberry macaroons is my favorite recipe, and it is so delicious and worth making.
Thank you for such a fun post. Great ideas for next Valentine's Day.
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
So true, these recipes will work great on Valentine's Day!
Natalie Perry says
Wow! I love the beet hummus and strawberry ice cubes!! I have so many more to try!
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
Thanks Natalie! Be sure to come back let me know how those recipes turned out.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Oh my gosh! What a bunch of fun recipes. I’m thinking Barbie Party with the movie! Great post.
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
Have fun with your Barbie party!
Elizabeth says
So perfect for any and all Barbie parties! Such cute ideas. 🙂
Melinda O'Malley Keckler says
Thanks Elizabeth!
nancy says
i can truly live in a barbie world with these cute recipes. thanks for sharing