Jul 17 2026
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Beignets Recipe

Inspired by The Fig Tree Restaurant
Time2h
Serves8

served warm with Cinnamon Crème Anglaise and Coffee Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Beignets

Cinnamon Crème Anglaise

Coffee Ice Cream

Method

Beignets

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk until warm (not boiling). Add the milk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Rise the Dough

    Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Shape the Beignets

    Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into squares (about 2 inches).

  4. 4

    Fry the Beignets

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the beignets in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Dust with Sugar

    While still warm, dust the beignets with powdered sugar.

Cinnamon Crème Anglaise

  1. 6

    Heat the Cream

    In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot.

  2. 7

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.

  3. 8

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Do not boil.

  4. 9

    Add Flavor

    Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and vanilla extract. Let cool before serving.

Coffee Ice Cream

  1. 10

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

  2. 11

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.

  3. 12

    Churn Ice Cream

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  4. 13

    Freeze

    Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

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