Description
New Orleans Chocolate Beignets are not just a dessert; they’re an experience. Each beignet is stuffed with a rich, dark chocolate filling that melts irresistibly in your mouth, enveloped by a soft, pillowy dough that’s fried to perfection. These beignets embody the spirit of New Orleans—luxurious, vibrant, and utterly delightful.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Filling:
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces dark baking chocolate, at least 50% cocoa
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Beignet Dough:
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup unsweetened condensed milk
3 1/2 cups flour (T45 or T55)
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the chocolate filling by heating the cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate, stirring until melted. Incorporate the honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool and thicken.
For the dough, dissolve yeast in warm water with a tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the yeast mixture, egg, condensed milk, and melted butter. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares, place a teaspoon of chocolate filling in the center of each square, and fold the dough over to enclose the filling. Press the edges to seal.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 360°F (180°C). Fry the beignets in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.