Elderflower recipes

27 Recipes

Enter the great outdoors and forage for this springtime blossom. It can be used to make cordial, cakes, cocktails and much more...

Elderflower & lemon celebration cake served on a cake stand and decorated with fresh flowers

Lemon & elderflower celebration cake

(26 ratings)

Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday...

1 hour and 25 mins
More effort
Vegetarian

Homemade elderflower cordial

(22 ratings)

Fragrant and refreshing, springtime elderflower cordial is easy to make. Mix with sparkling water to create elderflower pressé, or add to wine, prosecco or champagne to start a party in style

24 hours
Easy

Elderflower gin

(3 ratings)

Add a touch of summer to a classic tipple with this delicious elderflower-infused gin. Great for a summer gathering, served with tonic water and lots of ice

5 mins
Easy

Summer pudding with elderflower

(0 ratings)

Use sourdough bread in this summer pudding to complement the sweetness of berries and elderflower – a perfect summer dessert...

25 mins
Easy

Elderflower & cucumber G&Ts

(4 ratings)

This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple

10 mins
Easy

Strawberry & elderflower trifle

(3 ratings)

The plumpest, ripest strawberries make up this classic summer trifle with ginger jelly and a lemon drizzle cake base

45 mins
A challenge

Gooseberry & elderflower fizz

(0 ratings)

A lightly floral Prosecco-based cocktail with crushed fresh fruit and refreshing cordial

10 mins
Easy

Elderflower fritters with honey

(0 ratings)

Lightly fried, golden and crunchy, drizzle these delicately battered elderflowers with orange blossom honey for a dessert with a difference

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Summer punch

(1 rating)

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne...

10 mins
Easy

Elderflower & meringue eclairs

(0 ratings)

These stunning choux pastry eclairs have a delicate floral filling and pretty pastel glaze - an extra special afternoon tea treat

2 hours and 35 mins
A challenge
Vegetarian

Elderflower panna cotta with strawberries & brown butter crumble

(1 rating)

A delicate Italian set cream dessert with a scattering of summer fruit, syrup and crunchy topping - a dinner party sensation!

1 hour and 25 mins
More effort

Gooseberry, elderflower & Sauvignon sorbet

(1 rating)

A refreshing frozen dessert made from white wine and summer fruit. Ideal for entertaining as it can be made up to a month in advance

25 mins
Easy

Elderflower & gooseberry vodka

(0 ratings)

Add a shot of this fruity, fragrant infused vodka to a cocktail or serve simply with lemonade or tonic water

1 hour
Easy

Chicken garden salad with elderflower dressing

(3 ratings)

A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce

30 mins
Easy
Healthy

Lemon & elderflower fizz

(1 rating)

Raise a toast with this zesty cocktail with a gin and sparkling prosecco base and lemon sorbet and elderflower cordial mixers

10 mins
Easy

Apple, elderflower & gin cocktails

(4 ratings)

Cool off with this gin-based cocktail with both fruity and floral notes

5 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Gooseberry & elderflower yogurt ice

(3 ratings)

This frozen Greek yogurt matches fresh and fragrant flavours- tart gooseberries and delicate floral notes

15 mins
Easy

Gooseberry & elderflower mess

(1 rating)

We’ve given Eton mess a twist by swapping the strawberries for another classic fruit – gorgeous gooseberries

30 mins
Easy

Elderflower & raspberry jelly

(0 ratings)

A delicate dessert bursting with berry fruit flavours, subtle floral notes and the sparkling fizz of Prosecco

13 mins
More effort

White wine sangria

(0 ratings)

Try this refreshing twist on a traditional sangria and use white wine instead of red with elderflower to complement the fruit. Perfect for summer parties