Description
Delightful Hazelnut Cream Beignets, a unique twist on the classic French pastry, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup hazelnut cream (or Nutella)
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Set it aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, milk, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Combine Mixtures: Once the liquid is boiling, remove it from the heat. Quickly pour the flour mixture into the saucepan, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan. It should come together into a ball.
- Cool the Dough: Let the dough cool for about 5-10 minutes. This allows it to cool down enough that you can add the eggs without cooking them.
- Add the Eggs: Once the dough has cooled slightly, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be glossy and smooth. If it feels too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water to loosen it up slightly.
- Prepare to Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan or heavy pot over medium heat. You will know it’s ready when a small piece of dough dropped in sizzles and rises to the top.
- Form Beignets: Use a tablespoon or a piping bag to drop balls of dough into the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if needed. Fry the beignets for about 3-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
- Drain Excess Oil: Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the beignets from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Fill with Hazelnut Cream: Allow the beignets to cool slightly before filling. Use a pastry bag to pipe the hazelnut cream into the center of each beignet.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Finally, dust the filled beignets with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Serve beignets warm or at room temperature, and enjoy fresh for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: beignets, hazelnut cream, dessert, French pastry, fried dough