Bridgerton-inspired party food ideas, from classic desserts to simple drinks, these dishes will have you feeling like you're part of high society.
The fourth season of Bridgerton is here, and fans of the Regency-era romance are already planning their watch parties. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated soirée worthy of Queen Charlotte herself, or just indulging in a cosy night of drama and romance, these Bridgerton themed recipes are the perfect way to keep spirits high.
From delicate cucumber sandwiches to towering French pastries, these recipes will transport you straight to the drawing rooms of the Regency era.
14 Bridgerton recipes for your season 4 watch party
1. Cucumber Sandwiches
Scarcely a drawing room scene passes without a silver platter of delicate sandwiches making an appearance. And for good reason! They're simple, delicious and surprisingly filling. Best of all, they're super simple to make, customise and experiment with - perfect for anyone without a household full of servants to keep them stuffed and satisfied. The ideal tea party food.
2. Lemon Ricotta Cake
Light, airy, and delicately flavoured, this Italian-inspired cake brings to mind the worldliness that Colin discovers in himself on his Grand Tour through Europe. The ricotta lends a moist tenderness to the cake while fresh lemon provides gentle citrus brightness in the icing and throughout.
3. London Fog Cake
This Earl Grey-infused cake captures the sophistication and subtlety that defines Bridgerton's frequent social calls and teatime gatherings. The bergamot in Earl Grey tea gives this cake its delightful floral overtones and delicate citrus flavour. It's the kind of dessert that would impress even the most discerning members of high society.
4. Leek and Comté Cheese Quiche
This savoury French-inspired tart would fit right in among the pastries served for Bridgerton's most lavish dinner soirées. The nutty comté cheese paired with aromatic thyme and leeks give this dish layers of flavour. Serve with sprigs of crisp, fresh watercress and this dish will be ready to impress even the loftiest royals.
5. Cheese and Chutney Pies
Stunning pastries are a common feature throughout the Bridgerton series. These handheld savoury pies combine sharp cheese with tangy-sweet chutney, making them perfect as standing appetisers, or accompaniments to dinner's main course. Get creative and decorate their tops with shapes and patterns cut from the pastry sheets!
6. English Scones
What could be more British than afternoon tea with scones? Whether at a garden party on a summer's evening or in the receiving room for some quiet courtship, scones with clotted cream and jam are a fixture in the show. These buttery, slightly sweet scones are simple to whip up, and are best served warm, with a hot cup of your favourite tea.
7. Macarons
These bite-sized French confections are stacked in towering displays at every ball and teatime throughout the social seasons shown in Bridgerton. Keen viewers might notice that the macarons are often coloured in the overall palette of the house serving them: pastel blues and lilacs in the Bridgerton's drawing room, or garish greens and golds at the Featherington's. This classic recipe features vanilla and almond, but macarons can be made with a huge variety of flavours, from pistachio to orange, and everything in between.
8. Mille-Feuille
This intricate layered pastry is the epitome of Regency era sophistication. This classic French treat translates in English to 'thousand leaves', referring to its many layers of delicate puff pastry. It also evokes the frills and ruffles of Regency couture, making it the perfect piece of continental refinement at a garden party of the Ton's elite.
9. Stuffed Endive with Blue Cheese and Apple
An elegant bite-sized appetizer worthy of Queen Charlotte's most exclusive garden parties. The slight bitterness of endive leaves provides a delicious contrast to creamy blue cheese and crisp apple. These elegant bites require no utensils and can be pulled together in no time at all, making them perfect for hosting canapé parties.
10. Lemon Curd Cupcakes
Citrus was an expensive and lavish food to serve guests in Regency England, so these deliciously tangy lemon curd cupcakes would be the talk of the Ton in the Bridgerton setting. Whether you're hosting a fancy tea service for house guests or treating yourself on a warm summer afternoon, consider this easy, elegant dessert.
11. Vegan Blackberry Tiramisu
Rich, decadent desserts can be found on just about every dining table throughout the series, often representing the families and characters who serve them to their guests. This modern, plant-based take on the classic Italian Tiramisu evokes all the elegance of Lady Danbury and the regal colours of her velvet-clad wardrobe. Make this scrumptious dessert the day before you host guests of your own for an easy show-stopper after dinner.
12. Bridgerton Character Cocktails
Toast to forbidden romance with the perfect watch party drink. These two delicious cocktails capture the essences of Benedict and Sophie, the romantic leads of Season 4. The 'Tortured Artist' evokes Benedict's depth, with a touch of bitterness, while the 'Lady in Silver', served in classy coupe, has all the elegance and subtlety of Sophie.
13. Choux au Craquelin
These elevated cream puffs with their signature crackled topping are exactly the kind of delectable pastry you'd find in the sitting room at Madame Delacroix's modiste. These elegant puffs represent the French artistry and elegance that the gentry of Regency England admired and often tried to replicate. And, unlike the Ton's favourite dressmaker, choux au craquelin is certifiably French!
14. Regency Lemonade
If the customs of the Ton are anything, they're consistent. That's why no social event goes over without mention of lemonade, the refreshing beverage of choice for proper young ladies at every garden party and ball. This simple, sweet drink keeps debutantes of all stripes cool throughout the show, and on more than one occasion makes the perfect excuse to escape the advances of overly-enthusiatic suitors.
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