Chocolate Caramel Beignets Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Caramel Filling
Chocolate Glaze
For Frying
For Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Heat Milk and Butter
In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk and unsalted butter over low heat until the butter melts. Remove from heat and let it cool to lukewarm.
- 3
- 4
Form the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Caramel Filling Preparation
- 6
Make Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar until it becomes a golden amber color, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add Butter and Cream
Once the sugar is melted, add the unsalted butter and stir until melted. Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 8
Cool Filling
Let the caramel filling cool down to room temperature before using.
Frying Beignets
- 9
Shape the Beignets
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into squares.
- 10
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Fry Beignets
Carefully place the dough squares into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 12
Fill Beignets
Once the beignets are slightly cooled, use a pastry bag to fill them with the cooled caramel filling.
Chocolate Glaze Preparation
- 13
Melt Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- 14
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Final Assembly
- 15
Dip Beignets
Dip the filled beignets into the chocolate glaze, allowing the excess to drip off.
- 16
Serve with Powdered Sugar
On a serving plate, dust the glazed beignets with powdered sugar before serving.
