Sonoma Cheese Beignets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough & Batter
Cheese Filling
Frying & Serving
Method
Dough & Batter
- 1
Prepare dry mix
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
- 2
- 3
Combine to form batter
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until a thick but pourable batter forms. Do not overmix.
Cheese Filling
- 4
Make cheese filling
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded Gruyere, chopped chives, and grated Parmesan until smooth and well mixed.
- 5
Chill and portion
Cover and chill the cheese filling for 10 minutes to firm up for easier scooping, then portion into 1-teaspoon mounds.
Assemble & Fry
- 6
Form cheese pockets
Place a teaspoon of cheese filling in the center of a beignet dough portion, then cover with another spoonful of batter and pinch the edges to seal, forming a small stuffed ball.
- 7
Heat oil
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry
Carefully drop 4-6 stuffed beignets at a time into the hot oil and fry 2–3 minutes, turning once, until they are deep golden and puffed.
- 9
Drain & serve
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve warm with fig jam or honey on the side.
