Willy Wonka and desserts go together like blueberries and pie. Just ask Violet Beauregard. Although, she might not be the best spokesperson for the brand. But these Willy Wonka dessert ideas would convert even the most reticent person into fandom.
Whether you found Willy Wonka through Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Gene Wilder or Johnny Depp’s interpretations, or the Internet’s favorite boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet’s new film, Wonka, we’re glad you’re here. There’s no denying the sweet allure of candy, and Wonka’s confections have a razzle dazzle that ordinary candy brands can’t beat. We’re looking at you, candy corn.
These scrumdiddlyumptious Willy Wonka desserts will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. From colorful ice cream floats to themed cupcakes to hat-shaped cakes, you can try ‘em all. But save the Everlasting Gobstoppers for last, for obvious reasons.
23 Willy Wonka Dessert Ideas
1. Willy Wonka Cupcakes
Have you ever heard of the saying, “When an Oompa Loompa smiles, someone gets a chocolate bar?” We haven’t either, but we might as well test the theory. We’re feeling lottery-ticket lucky today.
2. Everlasting Gobstoppers
If only our paycheck could be as everlasting as these gobstoppers, we’d be able to afford that trip to Italy. I guess we’ll just have to keep ordering our cacio e pepe on DoorDash.
3. Magical World of Wonka Cake
A cake that defies gravity. Even Elphaba would agree. It would be wicked to have seconds.
4. Willy Wonka High Tea
Are you looking to host a Willy Wonka x The Crownparty? Of course you are, they’re all the rage in England. Don your fascinators and top hats. Pinkies out, please.
5. Golden Ticket Sponge Toffee
This golden ticket is one we won’t be sharing. We spent two hours refreshing our screens on Ticketmaster. It’s worth every tax, processing fee, and convenience charge.
6. Blueberry Cheesecake
If Charlie and the Chocolate Factory met Charlie and the Cheesecake Factory, we imagine there would be a lot of Charlies. And a lot of cheesecake. Those Charlies are so lucky.
7. Willy Wonka Dessert Station
Go big or go home. We’d never want to go home if this confectionary delight was in front of us. Any chance we can take the leftovers home? We have to feed our iguana.
8. Golden Ticket Cookies
No need to connect the dots here. If the prizes are this good inside the piñata, we can’t wait to see what’s inside the goody bags.
9. Willy Wonka Themed Cake Pops
These cake pops are magically delicious. What’s that? We have the wrong guy in the suit and top hat? Well, this is embarrassing.
10. Willy Wonka Drizzle Cake
We’re suckers for bright colors and…suckers. We don’t hate cake either. Yes, this is us asking for a slice.
11. Willy Wonka Edible Dessert Installation
Like an Anthropologie sale, our eyes don’t know where to look because we want it all. We’ll take a Fun Dip in the chocolate river. And then one of everything else. Uh-oh, is this what Wonka meant by being greedy?
12. Willy Wonka Breakfast Plate
So you’re probably wondering what a breakfast plate is doing on a dessert roundup, but hear us out. Breakfast can double as dessert with the right ingredients. Okay, one ingredient, and that’s sugar.
13. Willy Wonka Top Hat Cake
Does the candy man make the hat or does the hat make the candy man? Either way, the candy takes the cake here. This is one takeover we’d stand proudly behind.
14. Oompa Loompa Cookies
We know who the real stars of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are, and it’s not Charlie. It’s the Oompa Loompas. Sorry, Charlie. They’re wise, hardworking artisans of sweets.
Nothing salty here, unless you’re getting some serious side eye from Veruca Salt.
15. Wonka-Themed Cupcake Toppers
Ah, buttercream and fondant. There’s no problem this crime-solving duo can’t solve. Except maybe where our car keys went. We hope it wasn’t in the batter.
16. Tiered Willy Wonka Cake
Here’s another cake, in case you haven’t hat enough. Of puns or hats.
17. Purple Cow Float
This old-fashioned grape soda and vanilla ice cream combo matches Willy Wonka’s iconic purple ensemble. Like an everlasting gobstopper and Harry Styles, it will never go out of style. Unlike those skinny jeans you bought two years ago.
18. Blueberry Angel Food Cake
Do you want to experience the taste of blueberry without turning into a blueberry à la Violet Beauregarde? We don’t blame you. Not that blue isn’t your color. You can definitely pull it off. We mean it.
19. Easy Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies
These chocolate sprinkle cookies merge the decadence of a Wonka bar with the color pop of Nerds. Talk about a fashion collab for the ages.
20. Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars
What do cheesecake and Willy Wonka have in common? Cheesecake is the blueprint for Willy Wonka’s fashion ensembles. Top these cheesecake bars with some purple jelly, and it’s a dead ringer for a Wonka suit. Not that he would wear anything off the rack.
21. Fudgy Dairy Free Brownies
For any fans of chocolate who have a score to settle with dairy, we found your golden ticket. These dairy-free brownies melt in your mouth, not in your hand. Now where have we heard that one before?
22. Nutella Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Willy Wonka is known for his innovations in the candy space. His confidence in mixing unique flavors is what makes him successful. Well, that and his hardworking team of Oompa Loompas, of course. They never seem to get the credit they’re due.
These Nutella Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls have notes of sweet, savory, and spicy that surprise and delight.
23. M&M’s® Crispy Dessert Pizza
Take a pi-zza our hearts with a slice of this cake. What do dessert and pizza have in common? Endless possibilities. Okay, that one was cheesy.
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