Here Are Some Unique Desserts Ideas inspired by The Beloved Sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother’

HIMYM might be over, but our love for the show, it lives on. Channel the inner romantic in you into these desserts for your next themed party.

The iconic sitcom How I Met Your Mother captured the hearts of viewers around the world. Its relatable characters and witty banter live on in the hearts of audiences, establishing its stature as one of the most popular shows in recent times. While emotional moments like Tracy’s soft rendition of La Vie En Rose swept us up in its melody, we also laughed at Barney’s jokes, rooted for Robin’s career, smiled at Ted’s hopeless lover boy-ness, and made Lily and Marshall our couple goals. Here are some creative dessert ideas inspired by the show that you can include in your next themed party.

Blue French Horn Macarons

In the spirit of grand gestures and romance, Ted steals the blue french horn, not once but twice, and we all know for whom. Make delicious, soft macaroons in the same deep blue color as the horn, and fill them with a vibrant blueberry filling. Buy a miniature blue french horn like the one seen in the show, place it in the middle of a plate, and place the macaroons all around it.

Ingredients

For the macaroons:

• 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 egg whites
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup granulated white sugar
• Dark blue food coloring

For the blueberry frosting:

• ½ cup white frosting
• ⅛ teaspoon blueberry extract
• 3 drops blue food coloring
• 2 tbsp blueberry spread
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

Victoria’s Chocolate Cupcakes

Victoria was one of those women Ted dated, who could have ended up being the one if it weren't for her scholarship in Germany. Their meeting at the diner, where she brings a cupcake for him, looked entirely delicious, and something you should certainly recreate for your party.

Here’s a simple recipe to get you going:

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp espresso powder or instant espresso
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk

For the chocolate buttercream frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

The Yellow Umbrella Lemon Meringue Pie

The yellow umbrella is a recurring symbol of love and destiny in the show. Yellow, in itself, is a color of hope and positivity. It finally becomes the reason Ted finds his soulmate. Recalling that, make a bright yellow lemon meringue pie and stick in some miniature yellow umbrellas.

Ingredients

For the pie:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• ⅔ cup vegetable shortening
• ½ cup ice cold water

For the filling:

• 5 large egg yolks (use the whites in the meringue)
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened at room temperature

For the meringue:

• 5 large egg whites
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt

Barney Suit Up Cake

This one will require some artistic effort on the baker’s part. Bake a cake of your choice, cover it with a dark gray fondant and make some more fondant with black color. With black icing, write the words “Suit Up” on top. With the black fondant, add a jacket silhouette and a tie.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1¼ cup buttermilk

Marshall’s Mom’s Sumbitch Cookies

For your party, recreate Marshall’s mom’s famous sumbitch cookies, bringing the warmth and love of her kitchen to your own home too. Packed with chocolate chips, caramel and nuts, they are certainly an over the top indulgence, something your guests are sure to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• 24 caramel stuffed chocolate candies