Dine like you're at the beach house with The Summer I Turned Pretty recipes. Perfect for your series finale watch party - or for comforting yourself once it's all over.
As The Summer I Turned Pretty nears its end, there are only two questions on our minds:
- Which brother will Belly choose? and...
- What kinds of snacks should we make for our season finale watch parties?
While we truly can't predict which brother she'll end up with, we can provide some recipe inspo, taken straight from the show itself.
From pomegranate margaritas to mirror-glaze chocolate cake, these recipes will transport you straight to the beach house.
9 recipes for foods featured in The Summer I Turned Pretty
1. Chocolate Mirror Glaze Cake
Say what you want about Jeremiah, but at least he's got great taste in cake. While making his requested 'a two-tier dark chocolate cake with a raspberry coulis filling and a mirror glaze on top' might be a little much for a Wednesday night watch party, this chocolate mirror glaze only requires 5 ingredients and would look equally impressive on a box-mix cake. If you have extra time, however, we highly recommend trying this full recipe from The Gourmet Larder. Add a few raspberries on top, and you've got a budget-friendly version of Jeremiah's dream wedding cake.
2. Pomegranate Margarita
In Season 1, Episode 4 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly learns to make frozen pomegranate margaritas from her dad's girlfriend, and - let's just say - it doesn't end well. Despite her mishaps, though, this is a seriously delicious drink. Drink with Jess replicated it perfectly, the ultimate summer cocktail.
3. Dirt Bombs
Invented by Bantam Bread Co. in Connecticut and shared online by a loyal redditor who copied the on-screen recipe, dirt bombs have garnered so much attention that they have even been noticed by The Kitchn, the top independent food site in the US! Reading their review of dirt bombs, though, it's easy to see why these muffins have won the hearts of foodies around the world. Buttery muffins coated in cinnamon and sugar - say no more.
4. Lemon Squares
At Belly's bridal shower, Laurel redeemed herself. Not only did she show up to support her daughter, but she also brought along some allegedly 'famous' lemon squares. We have a feeling she would've used this recipe from Preppy Kitchen, which has racked up a 4.97-star rating from over four thousand reviews.
5. Mickey Mouse Pancakes
Dirt bombs aren't Belly's only birthday treat. In fact, she famously eats a stack of Mickey Mouse pancakes every year. While you can use any pancake batter recipe to make mouse-shaped flapjacks, this recipe from Picky Palate is especially adorable.
6. Avocado and Sprout Sandwiches
If you need something savoury to break up all the sweets on this list, why not try an avocado and sprout sandwich? Thoughtfully made for Belly by Cam on their picnic date in Season 1, this vegetarian-friendly sandwich sounds hearty and delicious.
7. American Flag Cake
Apparently, Laurel's not the only talented baker on this show, because in Season 1, Susannah showed her skills with a stunning Fourth of July cake. Sadly, though, the cake is never enjoyed. When Belly trips after a few too many pomegranate margaritas, Susannah falls down the stairs . . . and the cake goes with her. If you make this cake, hopefully it's enjoyed before ending up on the ground.
8. Homemade Hot Cocoa
Who could forget that cocoa is Belly's 'speciality'? Despite this claim, though, she doesn't seem to be as good at making it as she thinks. Not only does she add straight-up tap water to the mugs, but Corad even describes the drink as 'dusty': a less than glowing review. This easy homemade hot chocolate from Celebrating Sweets requires only a little extra effort but tastes way better. If you're feeling extra fancy, why not try a Biscoff hot chocolate?
9. Lobster Rolls
At the rehearsal dinner, Jeremiah tells Belly that he convinced the club to serve lobster rolls. And while they're never shown on-screen, they sound delicious. This recipe from Foodie Crush puts an end to the butter vs. mayonnaise debate by using both, which is honestly genius.
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