Edible Printing
Wafer paper: everything you need to know to decorate your cakes and cocktails
Oct
Wafer paper, also called edible wafer sheet, is a very thin sheet you can eat. You know it from the base of nougat; today it carries a photo, a logo or a name on a dessert… and even on a cocktail.
“I travel the world to find what makes a drink or a cake unforgettable. Wafer paper is one of those little secrets that changes everything: light, discreet and able to carry any image.”
— Your trend hunter
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What you need to know before using or ordering personalised wafer paper
Light and thin
About 0.6 mm thick: it sits on the foam of a cocktail or the top of a dessert without weighing it down.
Printable
It takes food-grade ink: photo, logo, name or illustration, in colour.
- Wafer paper is a very thin edible material with an almost neutral taste.
- On a drink, it floats on dense foam: that’s the drink topper.
- On a cream cake, the icing sheet is preferred, as it is more opaque and more stable.
What is wafer paper?
In French it is called “azyme”, meaning “unleavened”. Wafer paper is an extremely thin sheet, generally made from starch, water and a little vegetable fat, then dried. The result: a white, slightly translucent sheet with a very subtle taste that slowly melts on contact with moisture.
The exact composition varies from one manufacturer to another. For our toppers, the ingredients and allergens of the material are always given to you before you order.
Wafer paper, rice paper, edible wafer sheet: what’s the difference?
None! They are different names for the same material. “Wafer paper” is simply the most common name in baking tutorials. However, don’t confuse it with the icing sheet, a different material we compare in our wafer paper or icing sheet guide.
On a cocktail: the drink topper
This is the most spectacular use. Printed and then cut into a disc, wafer paper lies flat on the foam of a drink: a cocktail made with egg white or aquafaba, a frothy mocktail, a café crème, a well-headed beer. Allow about 15 to 30 minutes of good visual hold, as a guide: it all depends on the foam, the drink and the humidity. Just avoid direct contact with ice cubes.
Two diameters are offered in our simulator: Ø 6 cm and Ø 12 cm. Another size? Just mention it in your quote request.
On a cake: possible, with a few precautions
Wafer paper is translucent and sensitive to the moisture of a cream: placed on whipped cream or a pastry mousse, it can wrinkle. For a personalised cake, we therefore prefer the icing sheet, white and opaque, which makes the colours of a photo stand out. Wafer paper remains perfect for “dry” decorations: biscuits, shortbreads, macarons, nougats, cut-out decorations.
Our tips for a successful application
- Keep the sheets dry, flat, in their well-sealed bag, away from light and heat.
- Handle them with dry hands: the slightest drop of water leaves a mark.
- On a cocktail, build a very dense foam, then place the disc flat without pressing.
- Serve immediately: that’s when the effect is sharpest.
- On a biscuit, place the sheet on icing that is still slightly moist or on a thin layer of glaze so that it sticks.
Choose a sharp, high-contrast, high-resolution image (PNG or JPG). On a 6 cm disc, tiny details are less visible: go for a design that reads at first glance.
Frequently asked questions
Does wafer paper have a taste?
Hardly any: a slight, very neutral taste of unleavened bread that goes unnoticed under a drink or an icing.
How long does it last on a cocktail?
Allow about 15 to 30 minutes of good visual hold, as a guide: it all depends on the foam, the drink and the humidity.
Can you print a photo on wafer paper?
Yes, with food-grade ink and a printer reserved for food use. Délice Bar prints your toppers on quotation: photo, logo, name or illustration.
Where can I order personalised wafer paper?
Design your topper in the simulator on the Personalised drinks & cakes page, then send your quote request. We reply within 24 to 48 hours and confirm the design, price and lead time with you before printing. There is no minimum order.
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Want to print yourself, or personalise your drinks every day? Here are the solutions available in the Délice Bar shop.
Your image on wafer paper
A name, a logo, a keepsake photo: design your topper in a few clicks. We confirm the design with you before printing.
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