Biscuit Beignet Platter Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar - Beignets tossed in cinnamon sugar and cream cheese icing Lemon Curd - Beignets with homemade lemon curd, strawberries, powdered sugar and sweet cream Raspberry - Beignets with raspberry melba, powdered sugar and orange honey butter
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Ingredients
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Biscuit Beignets
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Cream Cheese Icing
Lemon Curd
Raspberry Melba
Orange Honey Butter
Garnishes
Method
Biscuit Beignets Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 4
Shape Beignets
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into squares or circles.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry Beignets
Carefully place the dough pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 7
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a medium bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 8
Cream Cheese Icing
- 9
Make Icing
In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Lemon Curd
- 10
Whisk Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice.
- 11
Cook Mixture
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- 12
Add Butter and Zest
Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter and lemon zest until melted and well combined.
- 13
Raspberry Melba
- 14
Prepare Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 15
Cool Sauce
Remove from heat and let the raspberry melba cool before using.
Orange Honey Butter
- 16
Make Butter
In a small bowl, beat together unsalted butter, honey, and orange zest until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- 17
Plate Beignets
Arrange the cinnamon sugar beignets on a platter. Serve with cream cheese icing on the side.
- 18
Add Lemon Curd
Place beignets on another platter and drizzle with homemade lemon curd. Top with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- 19