There is something magical about the way movies make food look, especially the desserts. From a perfectly golden beignet to pumpkin pasties, film scenes have a way of turning simple sweets into unforgettable cravings. 

Beignets – Princess and the Frogs

Level: Advanced 

A beignet is a light, fluffy, deep-fried pastry dusted generously with powdered sugar. It is similar to a donut but with a soft, pillowy texture. They’re a New Orleans classic, and in The Princess and the Frog, they’re made famous by Tiana’s dream of owning her own restaurant. 

Ingredients for the Dough: 

• 1 ¼ cup warm milk
• 1 package of Fast Acting Yeast
• ⅓ cup sugar 
• 1 egg
• 3 Tbsp Room Temperature Butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 ½ cups flour
• Oil for frying

Extras: Drizzle with honey, dust with powdered sugar, or spread with Nutella or chocolate for extra sweetness. 

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Cherry Turnovers – To All the Boys I Loved Before

Level: Intermediate  

In To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, baking is a love language, and nothing says love like a flaky turnover. These golden cherry turnover are simple to make, with a flaky crust and a bright, tangy filling. 

Crust: 

• 150g plain flour
• 120g butter
• Pinch of sugar 

Cherry Filling: 

• 100g cherries (pitted) 
• 60g sugar
• 1 tbs corn starch 
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice 

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Chocolate Cake – Matilda 

Level: Intermediate 

Few desserts are as iconic as Bruce’s rich chocolate cake in Matilda. This recipe captures that same gooey, chocolaty goodness with layers of deep flavor and decadent frosting. 

Cake Batter Ingredients: 

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups of sugar 
• 3 tsp baking soda 
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder 
• 1 tsp kosher salt 
• 1 cup of unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder 
• 3 large room temperature eggs 
• 1 ½ cup of whole milk 
• 1 ½ tbsp of white vinegar 
• 1 ½ cup of boiling water 
• 1 ½ tsp instant espresso powder 

Frosting Ingredients: 

• 90 grams of dark chocolate (graded) 
• 3 cups of sugar 
• 1 cup of cornstarch 
• ¾ tsp of instant espresso powder 
• ½ tsp of salt 
• ¾ cups of unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder 
• 3 cups of water 
• 6 tbsp of unsalted butter 

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Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce – Coco

Level: Advanced 

No movie captures the sweetness of family and culture quite like Coco, and churros fit the theme perfectly. The golden treats are coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with a warm, rich Mexican chocolate sauce. 

Churros:

• 1 cup water
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all purpose flour 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil (for frying) 
• ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating) 
• 1 tbsp cinnamon (for coating) 

Mexican Chocolate Sauce: 

• 1 tablet Mexican chocolate 
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar 
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

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Queen of Hearts Jam Tarts – Alice and Wonderland

Level: Intermediate 

Straight from Wonderland, these tarts fit for royalty, or anyone with a sweet tooth. Buttery crust filled with strawberry jam and a dusting of powdered sugar make these treats a simple yet elegant delight.  

Ingredients: 

• 200g plain flour
• 50g self raising flour
• 125g butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Strawberry jam (tsp in each tart) 
• Dust with powdered sugar 

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Bonus: Harry Potter-Inspired Treats

Pumpkin Pasties & Butter Beer 

Level: Beginner

These hand pies are a cozy fall favorite in the wizarding world, filled with sweet pumpkin and warm spices.

Pumpkin Pasties Ingredients:

• Store bought pie dough 

• 1 cup canned pumpkin pure
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Butter Beer: 

Level: Beginner

This fan favorite drink is a creamy, butterscotch flavored treat served warm or cold in the world of Hogwarts. 

Butterscotch Ingredients: 

• 3 tbsp salted butter
• ¼ brown sugar
• ¼ heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla/ 2 pumps vanilla syrup (optional) 

Whipped cream: 

• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 
• 1-2 tbsp butterscotch syrup 

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