Best Dessert Dusting Powders of 2025

"I am absolutely in love with the NiHome Edible Food-Grade Glimmer Powder Glitter! It adds a stunning metallic finish to my cakes and cocktails, and the fine luster dust blends perfectly without clumping. It's 100% food-grade and safe to eat, which gives me peace of mind while creating."

"I bought this for a bridal shower, and it was perfect! The color is colorful and fun, and it has no taste at all. Just a little bit made my champagne look fantastic, but I recommend paying attention to the tiny bottle size."

"I use this in my cocktails to impress guests. It’s a great price since a little goes a long way. I even infused my own vodkas, and just a pinch of this glitter takes my drinks to the next level!"

"The quantity is small for the price, but it truly elevates cookie and cake decoration. I ordered several colors and receive many compliments. It's fun and totally worth it; I love the sparkle it adds!"

"I was looking for something to add an extra dazzle to my Christmas mini chocolate cakes, and this product delivered! My mini cakes with red, green, and white sprinkles really sparkled and impressed everyone. Although the container is small, you need so little to wow your guests. Definitely worth the cost!"

"If I could give this product 10 stars, I absolutely would! It's so beautiful; even if my icing job isn't perfect, it makes my cookies look fantastic. The sparkle is incredible! It's tasteless and so fine that you don't even notice it when you eat the cookie!"

"As a part-time custom cake maker, I found the Gold Edible Luster Dust to be a fantastic addition for a red and gold themed cake. The gold dust has a lovely golden yellow hue and spreads easily with a brush. I used sterile makeup brushes, which worked perfectly. While it can be a bit messy if spilled, it's easy to clean up. Initially, I thought it was pricey for just 10 grams, but it lasts a long time since you don’t need much to achieve great results. It worked wonderfully with chocolate decorations and fondant too!"

"I absolutely love the Gold Edible Luster Dust 10 Grams! It adds a perfect touch of shimmer to my cakes and desserts. Being food-grade and simple to apply, it gives a gorgeous finish to all my baked creations."

"For my grandson's crusader helmet cake, I mixed this glitter with grain alcohol and painted it on grey buttercream icing that had dried overnight. The results were exactly what I wanted after two coats. I used about 20% of the product for a large cake, and it truly goes a long way. Everyone loved the metallic shine!"

"I used this for Christmas cocktails and it worked wonderfully! It created a super shiny and pretty look, but be mindful that it can lighten the drink depending on how much you use. The container is small, but you don't need a lot! It was very easy to use; I just shook some into the cup and stirred!"

"As a hobbyist cake decorator, I can confidently say this is the best gold dust I've ever tried! The coverage is fantastic, it has a gorgeous shine, and what's even better is that it's completely tasteless. I mixed it with Everclear and airbrushed it onto a sheet cake and gumpaste frame. The small container is deceiving—a little goes a long way! I bought five, but I only used half of one for a quarter sheet cake!"

"I'm a mom, not a baker, and I wanted to make cupcakes for my son's galaxy-themed party. I hoped the blue sparkle would be amazing, but it was really hard to read. I used the sprayer but had difficulty controlling the application. While it had no taste so I felt free to spray as much as I wanted, it just didn't deliver the spectacular effect I was hoping for. It's a bit subtle."

"I tried several edible gold powders before, but this one is definitely the best! It's a true shiny gold, unlike others I used. I got it on a Black Friday deal, but I wish they offered a larger bottle since a little goes a long way."

"The luster dust I received is really impressive. It has a high-end look with a nice fine texture and no chunky glitter. Just keep in mind that the container is quite small, so for larger projects, I might need to buy two."

"I bought this for my granddaughters to use while crafting and cooking with me. They had a blast using it to accent their cookie designs! Unfortunately, the cookies vanished before I could snap a picture."

"As a first-time buyer of metallic Luster dust, I found the quality to be beyond my expectations. It's incredibly fun to use, especially trying to create tiny decorations. The glitter and shine really sparkle under light, and I plan to order much more!"

"I experimented with this for mermaid candy molds. Painting the molds with this dust before pouring the chocolate was a game changer! It added depth and shine to the candies, making them look even better."

"I saw some decorative potion videos and wanted to make them as Christmas gifts. After some trial and error with other powders, I found this luster dust on Amazon. It worked beautifully with food coloring, creating stunning swirls in the liquid. The effect in drinks was equally impressive, and there was no noticeable taste change—definitely a must-try!"

"I bought this for a themed drink at a party, and it really elevated the look with the added glitter. My friends enjoyed swirling their drinks to see the glitter integrate, and I couldn't taste it at all. A little goes a long way, so I definitely see myself purchasing this again for future food and drink ideas."

"As someone who loves baking, detail is crucial for me. I used this gold shimmer for my son's space-themed party, and it was a perfect touch for the cupcakes. The price was reasonable, and even though the container is small, it lasted for the decorative touches I needed. It's easy to apply and doesn't affect the flavor, but I'd prefer a larger size next time."

"This gold dust is fantastic! I love the color—it’s a true gold without any orange tint. I’m using it on my cakes and cupcakes, and it’s super easy to work with. Just a light brush gives a beautiful finish, and it really goes a long way."

"I’ve only tried sprinkling a little bit of this glitter on cupcakes, and it really makes them shine and sparkle. The taste is only a little sweet, which is probably by design. Just a tiny pinch goes a long way, and like any glitter, you really don’t want to spill it because clean-up is a hassle."

"When I received this glitter, I was a bit taken aback by the tiny containers. The shimmer is nice, and a little definitely goes a long way. It’s not very noticeable in light-colored drinks like green tea, but stirring it helps it move around again."

"I think this glitter is lovely. I’ve used just a tiny bit on ice creams and cookies, and both look wonderful. However, using the powder can be a nightmare because it spreads everywhere. The glitter is restrained and gorgeous, and I plan to buy other colors."

"A little goes a long wayyyy with this product! I really liked it for the gold drip; it was perfect! It's veryyyyy sparkly, and I truly love how it looked on the cake! I feel like this will last me a long time, which is very good in regards to value."

"I only have the color purple, but I want to buy more colors. The packaging is a bit bigger than the other brands, and it's shiny and vibrant, even for purple!"

"I've bought this multiple times; it's small, but a little goes a long way and makes my cakes look marvelous!"

"After receiving my order, I checked the ingredients and confirmed it was safe to eat. At the party, I decorated drinks and desserts with the glitter, and the effect was nothing short of amazing. Everyone was curious about my materials. The glitter not only looks beautiful, but it also doesn’t affect the taste, keeping the overall flavor intact. I highly recommend this product for anyone who loves baking and hosting parties!"

"I bought these edible glitters to create shimmery 'potions' with my grandkids. Just a sprinkle mixed with baking soda and vinegar results in a fun experiment! You only need a little bit, so this jar will last us quite a while. Plus, it's edible, so I don't have to worry if they get some near their mouths!"

"This product is just as cool as I hoped! I first tried it in a water bottle, and it was so subtle that if you didn't see it, you'd never know it was there. Just a heads up: I did have one shaker cap come off while I was using it, but overall, it adds a magical touch without any texture."