Fried Croissant Beignets
Fried Croissant Beignets are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and rich chocolate filling that will captivate your taste buds. Ideal for any occasion, these sweet treats elevate brunches, celebrations, or just a cozy dessert at home. With their croissant-inspired shape and dusted sugar exterior, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to customize the fillings to suit your cravings, whether it’s creamy fruit preserves or decadent chocolate spread. Get ready to impress your guests with these irresistible beignets!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 60 ml milk
- 120 ml water
- 21 g active dry yeast
- 50 g sugar
- 550 g Manitoba flour (or bread flour)
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 g salt
- 70 g unsalted butter
- 750 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 350 g chocolate spread
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and sugar; let sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, eggs, egg yolk, salt, and the yeast mixture; knead until elastic (about 6-8 minutes). Add butter and knead for another 3-4 minutes.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature for about 1 hour; then refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and cut it into triangles. Shape them into croissants and let them rise for another hour.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to between 170 – 180°C (340 – 355°F). Fry beignets in batches until golden brown.
- Dust with a sugar-cinnamon mixture while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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