Recipes Inspired by Beauty and the Beast

Celebrate this tale as old as time with dishes inspired by the fairy tale's French country setting, its enchanted castle and all your favorite characters. These recipes invite you to be our guest for a truly magical Beauty and the Beast party.

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1/16

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.—Amy Tong, Anaheim, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 33 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
2/16

Three-Cheese Souffles

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start to fall, it's best to plan on serving them hot from the oven. —Jean Ference, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 317 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
3/16

Earl Grey Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Biscuit-like Earl Grey cookies are a wonderful addition to holiday cookie swaps because they are truly unique. —Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 51 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
4/16

Whole Wheat French Bread

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 loaves
From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made this recipe my husband asked it if was homemade or store-bought. When he reached for a second piece, I knew I had a winning recipe. —Roseann Loker, Colon, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 102 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
5/16

Black Forest Tart

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 411 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
6/16

Lemon Thyme Green Tea

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing—it’s like sipping summer from a cup. My family and I enjoy it so much that it’s a staple on our southern front porch.—Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
7/16

Country Brunch Skillet

Total Time 35 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Using frozen hash browns and packaged shredded cheese shaves minutes off the prep time of this skillet egg dish, making it an appealing meal you can put together quickly. —Elvira Brunnquell, Port Washington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 304 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
8/16

Miniature Castle Cakes

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 6 cakes
From the Recipe Creator: You can easily make several of these pretty palaces with a boxed cake mix, canned frosting and a few common confections. Grab a goblet of milk and enjoy one with your prince of princess. &dmash;Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
9/16

Rose Petal Honey

Total Time 40 min
Servings about 1 cup
From the Recipe Creator: This delicious recipe is a perfect topping for toast or English muffins. It is so simple to make and will impress guests at tea.—Mary Kay Dixson, Decatur, Alabama
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 39 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/16

Mom's Favorite White Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings with friends and most recently when my husband requested that I make it for his birthday. —Tricia Bryan, Bolivar, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 502 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
11/16

Monster Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't quite monster-size, make them by heaping tablespoonfuls. This is the world's best monster cookies recipe. —Judy Fredenberg, Missoula, Montana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 320 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
12/16

French Onion Soup

Total Time 2 hours 20 min
Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
13/16

Jellied Champagne Dessert

Total Time 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing dessert looks just like a glass of bubbling champagne.—Vickie McLaughlin, Kingsport, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 96 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
14/16

Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

Total Time 10 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love chocolate and this is so quick and easy to make that I can surprise my family anytime of the year. Feel free to add toppings of your choice. —Karla Krohn, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 283 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
15/16

Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Total Time 55 min
Servings about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids help by piping the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 whoopie pie: 267 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
16/16

Lemon Tart with Almond Crust

Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Our state produces an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem! —Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 419 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.