Jul 14 2026
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Beignets Recipe

Inspired by Lou Lou on Market
Time2h
Serves5

Five fried fritters, chocolate mousse, powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

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Beignet Dough

Chocolate Mousse

Finishing Touch

Method

Prepare Beignet Dough

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, warm the milk until it is lukewarm (about 110°F). Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Make Chocolate Mousse

  1. 4

    Melt Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second increments until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

  2. 5

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

  3. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.

  4. 7

    Whip Egg Whites

    In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.

  5. 8

    Chill Mousse

    Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Fry Beignets

  1. 9

    Prepare Oil

    In a deep pot, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 10

    Shape Beignets

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about ½ inch thick. Cut into squares or circles.

  3. 11

    Fry Beignets

    Carefully drop the dough pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  4. 12

    Dust with Powdered Sugar

    While still warm, dust the beignets generously with powdered sugar.

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