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Heart Beignets

Light, fluffy heart-shaped beignets fried until golden and finished with honey drizzle and strawberry powdered sugar made from freeze-dried strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 25 beignets

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Beignet Dough

  • 1 cup warm water
  • ⅔ cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Neutral frying oil vegetable or canola

Strawberry Sugar Topping

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries

Topping

  • Honey for drizzling

Instructions
 

Activate the Yeast

  • Combine the warm water, warmed milk, and yeast in a small bowl.
  • Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy and activated.

Make the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, melted butter and salt.
  • Pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Then knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic or transfer to a stand mixer with a hook attachment to do so.

First Rise

  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Roll & Cut

  • Transfer the risen dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness.
  • Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the beignets.

Frying the Beignets

  • Heat frying oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • Carefully fry the beignets in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Strawberry Powdered Sugar Topping

  • Blend the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.
  • Whisk the strawberry powder into the powdered sugar until evenly combined.

Finish & Serve

  • Drizzle warm beignets with honey.
  • Generously dust with strawberry powdered sugar while still warm.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh the same day.
  • If needed, store unfrosted beignets at room temperature for up to 1 day and rewarm before topping.
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