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Ingredients
- 2 bain marie or metal cylindrical containers or bowls, one 3 inches smaller in diameter than the other
- Lots of ice cubes
- Water
- Fresh flowers like roses, lilies, and some smaller blooms, like delphinium or phlox
- Twine
Method
- Place ice cubes in a 1-inch layer at the bottom of the larger bain marie.
- Place the smaller bain marie inside of the larger and start layering ice and flowers.
- Pour a layer of ice then lay flowers in around and up the wall and secure them in place with more ice cubes.
- More flowers looks better than less once it's frozen, plus try to place them near then outside wall versus the inside wall.
- Once filled, use twine to tie the two containers together tightly.
- Fill the gap between the 2 containers with water and place it in a pan then freeze it overnight.
- The next day, remove the twine and heat the inside container with a torch or warm water and slowly try to spin it back and forth to remove it.
- There may be suction, break it with a thin knife.
- Then warm the outside container and remove it to reveal your flower ice sculpture.
- Return it to the freezer until you are ready to use it for display.
- Wrap the base in a white cloth napkin and place it on a serving tray to catch any water that melts while it's on display.
- Fill with scoops of sorbet, ice cream, or ice cubes for drinks.
- Notes about the recipe: This is a great easy yet impressive looking ice sculpture for a buffet with the beauty of fresh flowers.
- You can use particular flowers to follow a theme for a bridal shower or wedding or just use a mix of flowers for a garden party brunch.
- And I love that I can make them ahead of time, even a week in advance!
- Once I used seashells and seaweed instead of flowers and the containers held dipping sauces for a cold seafood buffet.
