We Tried Making Edible Colored Glitter From Rice Paper: We Were Surprised at How Simple It Can Be
As part of our TOP or STOP series, in which we test popular tips from the internet, this time we took a look at "edible glitter" made from rice paper. The elegant sprinkles for cakes or cupcakes are supposedly very easy to make, so we tried it out.
Glitter that you can eat
Edible decorations that look luxurious but can be made by anyone without much pastry knowledge have appeared on social media. Homemade rice paper glitter is supposed to be one of those simple, cheap and safe options that you can make at home.
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We tried the preparation
According to videos circulating on the Internet, to make edible glitter at home, you only need a few available ingredients. Rice paper sheets (you can get them from an Asian grocery store), food coloring in the form of gel, liquid or powder, a bowl of clean water, baking paper or a silicone mat for drying, and finally a blender or regular scissors to grind the dried paper into glitter. We got everything and started testing.
Procedure:
Preparing the paper We broke the rice paper into quarters - smaller pieces dye better and dry faster.
Water coloring We poured some water into a bowl and added a few drops of food coloring, we chose purple. Don't be afraid to overdo it with the color, as the paper will lighten after it dries.
Soaking the paper We dipped the pieces of paper into the dyed water and let them soften, then took them out immediately. This is important, as soaking for too long will make the paper “mushy”.
Drying We placed the colored paper on baking paper and let it dry for 24 hours. The goal was to make the paper completely dry and brittle.
Mixing We put the dry pieces in a blender and ground them into glitter.
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What can they be used for?
Edible rice paper glitter is perfect for when you want to add a little extra sparkle but don't want to mess with artificial decorations. It's great for cakes, delicious cupcakes, sundaes or desserts in a glass. You can sprinkle it lightly on cream, buttercream or ganache to create a festive look without the hassle of decorating. If you moisten it with a light syrup or sugar water, it can even stick to the rims of cocktail glasses.
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Verdict: Definitely try it
This trick is really worth it. Making edible glitter is easy, doesn't take much time, and the result is surprisingly effective. If you're looking for a way to add a festive sparkle to your desserts or parties without using store-bought decorations full of food coloring and glitter, this is a safe bet.
Plus, you can adjust the color and amount as needed and the overall look to your own imagination, all without any special equipment. Since we didn't encounter any major glitches during testing and the result looked great, we give this trick a clear thumbs up. So definitely TOP for us.
