Sprinkles Stars / Hearts

The FunCakes Pink & White Hearts Sprinkles are the absolute reference for romantic decoration:

• Pink & White Hearts Sprinkles 60g: see our FunCakes Pink & White Hearts Sprinkles 60g, amateur discovery size
• Pink & White Hearts Sprinkles 450g: see our FunCakes Pink & White Hearts Sprinkles 450g, professional size for pastry shops
• Composition: mix of pastel pink and white hearts in balanced proportions
• Valentine's Day application: on white rosette cupcakes for a "pastel love" effect
• Baby shower girl application: combined with FunCakes Bubblegum Pop pearls
• Romantic wedding application: sprinkled on white wedding cake + gold pearls

Storage: 12-18 months in a sealed dry container. The 450g size is ideal for pastries with regular event pastry demand.

The FunCakes Mini Hearts Sprinkles create a delicate "rain of hearts" effect:

• Mini Hearts Sprinkles 60g: see our FunCakes mini hearts sprinkles 60g, discovery size
• Mini Hearts Sprinkles 450g: see our FunCakes mini hearts sprinkles 450g, professional size
• Composition: mini red, pink, and white hearts for a complete romantic palette
• Reduced size: subtler effect than classic hearts, ideal for elegant finishes
• Macaron application: 1-2 mini hearts per macaron for a Saint Valentine visual signature
• Cookie application: generous sprinkling on fresh royal icing

The FunCakes Sprinkles Beloved is a pre-mixed blend for a "maximum love" effect:

• Sprinkles Beloved: see our FunCakes Sprinkles Beloved
• Composition: mini pink hearts + white hearts + pink pearls + pale pink sugar crystals
• Visual effect: "romantic storm" with multiple textures
• Valentine’s Day application: THE must-have product for February 14th
• Marriage proposal application: for surprise cakes and proposal cupcakes
• Baby shower girl application: combined with 80g pink sugar vermicelli

For complete Valentine’s Day creations, also see our 375g strawberry mirror glaze and our 350g red mirror glaze.

The Azucren Red Mini Heart Sprinkles are the intense red reference for Valentine’s Day:

• Azucren Red Mini Hearts discovery size: see our Azucren red mini heart sprinkles
• Azucren Red Mini Hearts professional size: 1kg version for pastry shops
• Color: deep saturated red, more intense than FunCakes versions
• Azucren brand: Reposteria Creativa, a Spanish brand specialized in professional cake design
• Valentine’s Day application: THE most intense red available on the European market
• Red wedding application: for weddings in red and gold colors

Ultra-luxe combination: Azucren red hearts + 5mm gold pearls + gold leaf. Also see our 100g edible gold pearls and our 8x8cm Azucren gold leaf.

The Azucren Mini Open Heart Sprinkles are a sophisticated version with an openwork effect:

• Mini Open Hearts Azucren: see our Azucren mini open heart sprinkles
• Feature: hearts with hollow centers for a sophisticated "ring" effect
• Composition: mix of red, pink, and white openwork hearts
• Visual effect: more stylish and modern than classic solid hearts
• Wedding cake application: for contemporary design weddings
• Professional Valentine’s application: modern alternative to traditional solid hearts

Pinterest trend 2025-2026: open hearts are gradually replacing solid hearts in high-end cake design creations.

The Sprinkle Charms Gold & Silver Stars SME are the absolute reference for metallic stars for festive decor:

• Gold & Silver Star Sprinkles SME: see our Gold and Silver Star Sprinkles SME
• SME brand: British cake design reference since 1955
• Composition: mix of gold and silver stars in various sizes
• Sprinkle Charms format: SME signature packaging in visible blister
• Christmas application: THE must-have product for Yule logs and year-end desserts
• New Year’s application: for a "festive constellation" effect
• Winter wedding application: combined with white pearls for a "starry sky" effect

Also see our Christmas sprinkles 180g and our Christmas Wishes sprinkles 70g to complete your holiday kit.

The themed stars are essential for seasonal event decor:

• Pure gold stars: for premium weddings and event evenings
• Silver stars: for winter weddings and corporate events
• Colored stars: for themed children’s birthdays (space, magic, princesses)
• Ultimate Christmas combination: gold stars + silver + sugar fir trees + snowflakes
• New Year’s Eve combination: gold stars + gold pearls + edible glitter

For the ultimate luxury decor, see our gold leaf and glitter collection.

Procedure for achieving a uniform and professional sprinkle:

• Step 1: prepare the surface (icing still fresh, ganache barely set, buttercream just piped)
• Step 2: hold the sprinkle container 15-20 cm above the creation
• Step 3: make slow circular movements over the entire surface
• Step 4: finish with straight movements to fill less dense areas
• Step 5: let rest 5-10 minutes for sprinkles to adhere to surface
• Step 6: gently tap to remove unstick excess

Pro tip: work over a grid to catch and reuse excess sprinkles.

The 6 most common mistakes with heart and star sprinkles:

• Too dry surface: sprinkles won't stick. Always apply on a fresh surface
• Over-sprinkling: "clumps of hearts" effect is unattractive. Prefer fewer but well placed
• Mixing several brands: different sizes and finishes, uneven result
• Refrigerating decorated cake: condensation = loss of shine on metallic hearts
• Humid storage: colored hearts lose their color. Always airtight and dry
• Pink & White mix with red Azucren: incompatible palettes, choose a consistent range

To preserve your sprinkles over time:

• Airtight jars: close immediately after each use
• Keep dry: protect from humidity (sprinkles soften with moisture)
• Away from light: UV rays fade colored sprinkles (red turns beige)
• Temperature: 15-25°C, never above 30°C
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months for classic hearts and stars
• Metallic PME Stars: maximum 24 months (preserving metallic effect)
• Mix Beloved: 12-18 months (texture mix = accelerated oxidation)
• Rotation: use the oldest first (FIFO)

For Valentine's Day, heart sprinkles are a must-have:

• Classic Valentine’s Cupcakes: pink rosette + Beloved Sprinkles + 1 centered red heart
• Iced Heart Cookies: heart shape + pink icing + Pink & White Hearts sprinkle
• Passionate Red Macarons: red shells + raspberry ganache + 1 mini red Azucren heart on the shell
• 3D Heart Cake: heart mold + pink buttercream + Azucren heart crown
• Romantic Brownies: chocolate ganache + mini red hearts + gold pearls for a luxury effect

For macaron shells, see our 200g macaron mix.

On romantic wedding cakes, hearts create a fairy tale effect:

• Romantic Pastel Wedding Cake: Pink & White Heart Sprinkles + white pearls + sugar roses
• Passionate Red Wedding Cake: Mini Red Hearts Azucren + gold pearls + gold leaf finish
• Modern Wedding Cake Design: Open Mini Hearts Azucren + white drip + minimalist topper
• Wedding Cupcakes: Beloved cupcake assortment for ceremony buffet
• Marriage Proposal Cake: "love explosion" effect with Beloved mix + gold pearls

For girl baby showers, pink hearts are the ultimate icon:

• "It's a Girl" Cupcakes: Pink & White Hearts + personalized topper
• Gender Reveal Cake: Beloved Sprinkles hidden inside the cake
• "Welcome Baby" Cookies: baby shape + pink icing + Mini FunCakes Hearts
• Baby Shower Macarons: pale pink shells + 1 mini heart on the shell
• Powder Pink Buffet: all desserts sprinkled with Pink & White Hearts for consistency

Also see our It's a Girl decoration set.

For girls' birthdays ages 3-12, hearts and stars are must-haves:

• Princess Birthday: Pink & White Hearts + PME Gold Stars + crown topper
• Unicorn Birthday: Mini FunCakes Hearts + Gold & Silver Stars + rainbow sprinkles
• Magic Fairy Birthday: Beloved + Metallic Stars + gold glitter
• Frozen Birthday: PME Silver Stars + white sugar crystals + white pearls
• 18th Birthday Girl: Mini Red Hearts Azucren + gold pearls for an adult upgrade

For Christmas and New Year, PME Gold & Silver Stars are essential:

• Traditional Yule Log: Gold & Silver Stars arranged in a "starry sky" effect
• Modern Yule Log: Gold Stars + dark chocolate mirror glaze
• Christmas shortbreads: star shape + white royal icing + gold star sprinkling
• New Year's cupcakes: gold stars + gold pearls + edible glitter "fireworks" effect
• Event tiered cakes: Stars + gold pearls at the tier joints

To complete your Christmas kit, see our 180g Christmas sprinkles and our 70g Christmas Wishes sprinkles.

On iced shortbread cookies, hearts and stars personalize according to theme:

• Valentine's heart cookies: heart shape + pink icing + Mini FunCakes Hearts
• Christmas star cookies: star shape + white icing + small gold & silver stars
• "I Love You" cookies: rectangular shape + letters + red Azucren hearts
• Girl's birthday cookies: various shapes + Pink & White Hearts + pink pearls
• Wedding favor cookies: heart or star shape + theme color icing + matching sprinkles

See our cookie and decorated biscuit recipes.

On mass-produced cupcakes, hearts and stars ensure visual coherence:

• 24-cupcake Valentine's Day buffet: all sprinkled with Beloved + 1 central red heart
• 50-cupcake wedding buffet: Pink & White Hearts + hundreds of gold pearls
• 30-cupcake baby shower buffet: Pink Mini Hearts + "It's a Girl" topper
• Children's birthday buffet: Hearts + Stars + rainbow sprinkles for maximalist effect
• Store counter production: 100 signature cupcakes with mini hearts weekly

On macarons, heart and star sprinkles mark the shell:

• Valentine's Day macarons: 1 mini red Azucren heart stuck to the pink shell after baking
• Christmas macarons: 1 small gold star centered on the red or green shell
• Wedding macarons: Pink & White Hearts along the edge of the white shell
• Baby shower macarons: Mini FunCakes Hearts + sugar paste initial letter
• Signature boutique macarons: 1 gold heart or star for professional visual signature

On ice creams and ice cream cups, sprinkles add crunch and theme:

• Valentine's Day Sundae: vanilla ice cream + strawberry sauce + Beloved Sprinkles + maraschino cherry
• Birthday cone ice cream: dipped in candy melts then rolled in Pink & White Hearts
• Christmas ice cream cup: cinnamon ice cream + whipped cream + Gold & Silver Stars
• Valentine's Day Magnum cake: dark chocolate dip + Azucren Mini Red Hearts
• Themed coated popsicles: white chocolate coating + heart or star sprinkles

Drip cakes with hearts or stars are perfect for Instagram:

• Valentine's Day drip cake: red drip + Azucren Mini Red Hearts + gold pearls on top
• Romantic wedding drip cake: white drip + Pink & White Hearts + sugar roses
• Christmas drip cake: white chocolate drip + PME Gold & Silver Stars + sugar Christmas trees
• Baby shower drip cake: pastel pink drip + Beloved + personalized topper
• 18th birthday drip cake: Light Gold drip + Gold Stars + golden numbers

See our 150g golden choco drip and our glazes and drip collection.

For pastry shops, heart and star sprinkles are the ally for seasonal sales peaks:

• Valentine's Day: sales peak with Beloved cupcakes and heart cookies
• Seasonal weddings: romantic wedding cakes with Pink & White Hearts
• Christmas: mass production with PME Gold & Silver Stars
• Event baby showers: custom orders with Mini Pink Hearts
• Professional 450g format to optimize production peaks

For cake designers, hearts and stars are essential for events:

• Romantic wedding cakes with heart finishes on tiers
• Spectacular marriage proposals with Beloved mix
• Personalized baby showers with matching color sprinkles
• Themed little girls' birthdays (princess, unicorn, fairy)
• Corporate year-end parties with PME Gold & Silver Stars

In commercial catering, these sprinkles dress up seasonal desserts:

• Valentine's Day menu with heart-decorated plated desserts
• Christmas cards with PME Gold Star petit fours
• Hotel brunch buffets with themed pastries
• Romantic gourmet coffee for event evenings
• Corporate sweet appetizers

For home baking enthusiasts, heart and star sprinkles are the perfect companion for festive moments:

• Spectacular homemade Valentine's Day with minimal investment
• Magical little girls' birthdays with themed decoration
• Homemade Christmas Yule Logs with PME Gold & Silver Stars
• Personalized gift cookies for Mother's and Grandmother's Day
• Introduction to event cake design with 60g discovery format

Main differences:

• Pink & White Hearts Sprinkles: simple composition = pink hearts + white hearts only, 60g or 450g size, coherent pastel palette
• Beloved Sprinkles: complex mix = mini pink hearts + white hearts + pink pearls + pale pink crystals, multiple textures, single size

Choice: Pink & White Hearts for a uniform and minimalist effect on large surfaces. Beloved for a "romantic storm" effect with multiple textures on cupcakes and signature creations.

The two brands have complementary positioning:

• FunCakes (Netherlands): pastel and romantic palette (Pink & White, Beloved), 60g/450g size, ideal for pastel weddings and baby showers
• Azucren (Spain): intense red palette (Mini Red Hearts, Open Hearts), 60g/1kg size, ideal for intense Valentine’s Day and passionate red weddings
• PME (England): specialist in metallic Sprinkle Charms stars, 25g size, ideal for Christmas and year-end parties

Winning combination: 1 brand per occasion. Mixing several brands in the same decoration can create visual inconsistencies.

Yes, all our metallic stars (gold and silver) are strictly food-grade and compliant with EU standards (Regulation EC No. 1333/2008). The metallic effect is achieved by coating with approved food additives (E172, E174 for silver, E175 for gold). Always check the label: decorative "craft" stars are never edible. All our products carry the mandatory "edible" or "food-grade" label.

Varies depending on the base:

• On dry royal icing: indefinitely as long as the icing holds
• On buttercream: 5-7 days without visible degradation
• On ganache: 3-5 days depending on ambient humidity
• On fondant: 7-10 days in a dry environment
• On fresh fruit: maximum 24h as humidity quickly degrades colors
• In the refrigerator: risk of metallic stars melting due to humidity

For long transports (traveling weddings), favor classic hard sugar hearts which are more stable than Beloved (more fragile texture mix).

The art of the hearts + stars combination requires balance:

• Golden rule: 1 dominant theme per creation (Valentine’s Day = hearts only, Christmas = stars only)
• "Sky of love" effect: combine Pink & White hearts + Gold stars for winter weddings
• "Royal party" effect: Azucren red hearts + PME gold stars for princess birthdays
• Children’s birthdays: mix colored hearts + stars + themed sprinkles (max 3 textures)
• Avoid: mixing pastel pink hearts and silver stars (incompatible palettes)

Depending on the references, check the label for:

• Classic heart sprinkles: generally gluten-free and free of major allergens
• Sprinkles Beloved: may contain traces of nuts depending on the manufacturing site
• Metallic PME Stars: contain additives E171, E172, E174, E175 (no standard allergy risk)
• Red Azucren Hearts: may contain E120 (cochineal) which is not vegan
• Vegan: most Pink & White hearts are vegan, check case by case

For strict diets, choose our certified references clearly identified on the product sheets.

To start cake design with hearts and stars, 4 references are enough for 90% of occasions:

• Pink & White Heart Sprinkles 60g: the universal reference for Valentine’s Day and baby showers
• Sprinkles Beloved: for signature Valentine’s Day with a "romantic storm" effect
• Mini Red Hearts Azucren: for intense red Valentine’s Day and weddings
• Gold & Silver PME Stars: for Christmas, New Year, and premium weddings

For pastry shops, the 450g size is recommended to make seasonal productions profitable (Valentine’s Day and Christmas peaks). For occasional amateurs, the 60g size is enough for 5-10 occasions.