Sonoma Cheese Beignets Recipe
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Make Sonoma Cheese Beignets in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Dough & Batter
Cheese Filling
Frying & Serving
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.
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.
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