I’m thrilled to share my irresistible Heart-Shaped Beignets recipe that’s sure to steal hearts! Start with a simple dough jazzed up with buttermilk and vanilla.
After rising, shape the dough into adorable hearts, fill it with your favorite sweet treat, and fry until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar and voila! You’ve created edible love at first bite.
For more delicious desserts, check out some of my favorites: APPLE-FILLED DOUGHNUTS, ANGEL FOOD CAKE, and CRÈME BRÛLÉE.
Why You Will Love This Heart-Shaped Beignets Recipe
Firstly, it strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and indulgence, making it utterly irresistible.
Secondly, crafting these beignets is a true labor of love. It’s a homemade delight that surpasses anything store-bought. Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and involve your loved ones.
Lastly, these versatile beignets can be enjoyed any time of day – whether it’s for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Lukewarm water: Activate our yeast with perfectly lukewarm water, jumpstarting the rising process.
- Yeast: This magic ingredient ensures our dough is light and airy. Watch it come to life!
- Flour: Essential for structure, flour ensures our heart-shaped beignets hold their delightful shape.
- Salt: Salt adds depth and enhances the overall taste of our delectable beignets.
- Sugar: Adding a touch of sweetness, sugar also aids in achieving the perfect texture and browning of our delightful beignets.
- Buttermilk: Adds tanginess for tender, flavorful beignets with a hint of richness.
- Vanilla extract: Infuses our dough with a comforting vanilla aroma for depth in every bite.
- Melted butter: Experience the smooth, velvety texture of melted butter, enhancing the irresistible taste of each bite
- Eggs: Provides structure and richness for perfectly tender beignets.
- Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness and elegance for irresistible, beautiful treats.
How To Store Your Heart-Shaped Beignets
After indulging in these heart-shaped beignets, store any extras in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term freshness. For longer storage, refrigerate them to maintain their taste and texture.
To freeze your beignets, seal them in a freezer-safe bag, and remove excess air. They’ll maintain their freshness in the freezer for up to a month. When ready to enjoy again, simply thaw at room temperature and reheat in the oven at a low temperature for optimal results
Tips and Tricks
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the dough for crispy perfection.
- Avoid overcrowding the pot to maintain oil temperature and prevent soggy beignets.
- Maintain a consistent size and thickness when shaping your heart-shaped beignets for even frying and uniform results.
- Let the heart-shaped dough rest before frying to allow it to rise properly, resulting in lighter, fluffier beignets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know When the Beignets Are Done Frying?
I monitor the oil temperature and watch for a color change. When the beignets turn golden brown, they’re done frying.
Can This Recipe Be Made Vegan or Gluten-Free?
Sure, I can modify this recipe to be vegan or gluten-free. I’d use gluten-free flour, vegan sweeteners, and dairy-free alternatives, like almond milk and vegan butter. It’s about tweaking ingredients to meet dietary needs.
Heart-Shaped Beignets
Ingredients
Dough
- ¾ cup Lukewarm water
- ¼ cup Caster sugar
- 1 ¾ tsp Active dry yeast
- 1 Large egg, room temperature, beaten
- ½ cup Buttermilk, room temperature
- 4 Tbsp Melted butter, cooled to room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine salt
- 3 ¾ cups All-purpose flour, sifted
- 4 Tbsp Powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
Make the beignet dough
- Start witpreheat your oven to 200ºF (93ºC).
- Next, Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a stand mixer. Stir gently, rest for 10 mins until foamy.
- Add egg, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, salt. With a dough hook/hands, gradually mix in sifted flour.
- Knead the dough by hand or in a mixer until it starts to come together. Once it no longer sticks to your hands or mixer and has a smooth appearance, it's kneaded enough. .
- Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and proof in the turned-off oven (door ajar) for 15-20 mins.
- You can now switch off your oven and place the bowl inside. Leave the door open. Your dough will proof for 15-20 minutes.
Shape the beignets
- Once your dough has proven, you can remove it from the cooling oven.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick, and cut with a 2-inch heart cutter.
- Place on a tray, and let rise in the cooling oven, door slightly open, for 30 mins. (This step is optional)
Fry Beignets:
- Heat oil to 360ºF (180ºC).
- Fry beignets until golden, about 30-60 secs per side. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly.
- Then, dust each beignet with powdered sugar and serve them warm or cooled.
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