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Delicious New Orleans beignets filled with custard, dusted with powdered sugar

New Orleans Beignets with Custard

Delightful warm, pillowy beignets dusted with powdered sugar, served with rich custard, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beignets
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water Warm water for yeast activation
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast Ensure yeast is fresh
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • to taste cup vegetable oil For frying
  • to taste cup powdered sugar For dusting
For the Custard
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar For custard
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation of Beignets
  1. In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and the yeast mixture.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut it into squares.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the squares until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  7. Drain the beignets on paper towels and dust them with powdered sugar.
Preparation of Custard
  1. For the custard, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a pan.
  2. Gradually add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
Serving
  1. Serve warm beignets with custard on the side.

Notes

Ensure your yeast is fresh for the best rise. Maintain oil temperature at around 350°F for even frying. Let the custard cool slightly before serving for the best texture. Store leftover beignets in an airtight container at room temperature.