19 Fun Barbie Food Ideas For Your Next Party (2024)

Barbie parties are a fun way to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion! The theme is one of the most iconic and you can include outfits, decorations, and other choices to drive the idea home. But the food is one of the most important choices of all. Have you given much thought to Barbie party food ideas? Let Peerspace give you a hand! After all, we are in the business of helping people make lasting memories through event venue rentals and party ideas!

1. Pink lemonade

Sweet and refreshing, pink lemonade is a wonderful drink for any party! But it’s an especially good choice for a Barbie food idea as the color and taste are a perfect match to the theme. All you need to make old-fashioned pink lemonade is water, sugar, lemon juice, cranberry juice, and enough ice to cool it down. Serve in tall glasses with fruit slices and ice cubes for an instant party favorite!

2. Pink popcorn

Popcorn is one of our favorite snacks to recommend for a color party because it can be customized to match any theme! Pink popcorn in pink boxes is a must-have for a Barbie birthday or gathering. We recommend this recipe as it calls for a sweet version that goes so well with the other desserts on this list.

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3. Barbie cake pops

Cake pops are a melt-free delight that is snack-sized for those of you watching your portions. Elegant and artistic, pink cake pops can come in any flavor but these strawberry shortcake-style pops are perfect for a Barbie party! Vanilla or lemon cake inside is the perfect accompaniment to the strawberry and white chocolate flavors on the outside.

4. Barbie candy bar

Do you have guests that all have different ideas on what the best snacks are? Try putting together a pink candy bar so everyone can pick what they like! You can buy several kinds of pink candy right here, including sour pink gummies, pink chocolate mints, and cotton candy pink taffy.

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5. No-bake Kool-Aid pie

Are you not a fan of baking or following super-involved recipes but still want to bring something unique? Think about whipping up this no-bake Kool-Aid pie for a Barbie party! You’ll only need three ingredients that get whipped up and added to a graham cracker crust. The pie needs to chill for a couple of hours, after which you can decorate it with sprinkles, whipped cream, or slices of sliced pink fruit like cherries and strawberries!

6. Pink prickly pear margaritas

Get the party started with this delightful pink prickly pear margarita recipe! If you can’t find prickly pear syrup, you can find some right here on Amazon. For an adults-only Barbie party, you’ll need some tequila. Otherwise, leave the tequila out for a kid-friendly virgin version.

7. Strawberry shortcake ice cream bars

Remember eating strawberry shortcake ice cream bars as a kid? Well, now you can make your own instead of waiting for the ice cream truck to roll through the neighborhood! Since it takes a few hours to prepare and freeze these homemade ice cream bars, plan accordingly for an upcoming Barbie party!

8. Watermelon smoothie

Chilled slices of watermelon are the perfect snack for a summer party. They’re also pink, making them an even better addition to a Barbie party! Instead of serving messy slices, how about blending a few watermelon smoothies instead? This recipe calls for bananas, Greek yogurt, and a few other ingredients that really give the drink some body. Since you’ll be blending them you can have each watermelon smoothie ready in just seconds.

9. Pink and white macaroons

Pink and white macarons are the perfect Barbie food idea for snack makers who want a little bit of a challenge! You’ll need a few more ingredients than most of the recipes here. But once you set out your custom-decorated macarons guests are sure to empty the entire plate!

10. Purple & pink tie-dye cake

Tie-dye didn’t die in the 1970s; it’s alive and well today in the kitchen of birthday party planners like you! All you need is a few of the right food colorings; pink and purple are perfect for a Barbie party! Make sure to go with gel food colorings rather than water-based versions since it’s thicker and creates a darker, more pleasing hue in the birthday cake. This recipe lays out everything you need to create your own tie-dye Barbie cake.

11. Barbie cookies

Barbie cookies are a creative Barbie food idea to bring to the upcoming party! Start with vanilla cutout cookies in the shape of sunglasses, shoes, dresses, and other artistic shapes. You can paint each one using frosting and candy melt using the right colors. Candy pearls and sprinkles are also helpful as added creative touches!

12. Strawberries and cream scones

Flaky and sweet, scones are one of the best party foods around. You can customize them to fit any color party theme with the right ingredients! For a pink Barbie food idea, make strawberries and cream scones! This recipe calls for chopped fresh strawberries, which add a touch of tartness to the sweet taste of these beautiful scones!

13. Rose water gelees

Take inspiration from Turkish cuisine with rose water gelees, also known as Turkish delights. Rose is a popular flavoring in the Middle East. It’s floral, goes well with sweets, and makes perfect sense to add to pink-colored desserts! You will need several hours to allow your rose water Turkish delights to set, so plan accordingly for an upcoming party.

14. Raspberry chia pudding

For a healthy party snack, make some raspberry chia pudding! This pretty and guilt-free party food only takes four ingredients to prepare: chia seeds, raspberries, almond milk, and maple syrup. You’ll want to give it at least an hour to set; longer if you can spare the time. Top it with dark chocolate flakes, almonds, or shredded coconut for an extra flavor dimension!

15. Barbie burgers

Tired of all of the sweets on most lists of Barbie food ideas? Then let’s get savory with something substantial: a thick and juicy Barbie burger! Unless you like your burgers cooked rare there won’t be much pink to the patty. So use a pink bun with mayonnaise dyed pink instead. You’ll be making your own pink buns using a classic bread recipe with some beetroot juice added for the color.

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16. Pink dipped pretzel sticks

Bring sweet and salty together with dipped pretzel rods! You can use colored chocolate or candy melt for the dip, both of which are easy to find in stores. Dipped pretzel rods let you get really creative as you can add sprinkles, candy pearls, and frosting drizzles for even more of a colorful snack. Dipped pretzel rods truly look as great on the snack table as they taste!

17. Ice cream birthday Barbie cake

Why put the ice cream on top when you can have it inside of the cake instead? Use this recipe for an ice cream birthday cake for your upcoming Barbie party! You’ll want to fold in sprinkles for a funfetti ice cream look before adding it to the cake. Don’t forget pink frosting or pink food coloring for an extra layer to the Barbie party theme! 

18. Pink fruit platter & dip

A fruit platter is one Barbie food idea that everyone is sure to enjoy. Stick to the theme by including all pink fruits! That means cherries, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, dragon fruit, and so forth. You can keep the dip white or use a bit of food coloring to turn it pink as well. If you’ve never made your own fruit dip before, here is an easy dip recipe to follow!

19. Rose ice cream

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The floral flavors of rose are underappreciated and incredible additions to a Barbie party! All it needs is a touch of sugar and some vanilla to balance it out. If you have some rose petals they make great edible decorations to elevate your ice cream bowls even more! Rose ice cream can be made with ease using an ice cream maker.

Fun Barbie food ideas: conclusion

As you can see, there is no shortage of Barbie food ideas for a creative table spread! From burgers to smoothies, everything can conform to the pink theme. Best of all, each of these dishes is as delicious as it is beautiful. We hope you’ve enjoyed our collection of party ideas! Did you know that Peerspace also has party venues to go along with the plans? Check out some of the party halls near you for your upcoming Barbie birthday! 

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