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Lemon Beignets with Fresh Berries

Lemon Beignets with Fresh Berries: A Bright Summer Delight

This Lemon Beignets with Fresh Berries recipe combines light beignets with zesty lemon curd and fresh berries for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 beignets
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Between 110-115°F
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Feeds the yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 large Eggs Room Temperature
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Can substitute with whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room Temperature
For Frying
  • 2-3 inches Peanut Oil For deep frying
For Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar For dusting
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups Fresh Berries Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Deep Frying Pan
  • Piping bag
  • Candy thermometer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife or Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate Yeast: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let this mixture stand for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a stand mixer, combine eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and yeast mixture, then butter and salt, mixing until smooth.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
  4. Heat Oil: In a deep frying pan, heat peanut oil to 360°F (182°C).
  5. Shape Beignets: Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thick and cut into 2.5-inch squares.
  6. Fry Beignets: Fry each square for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Fill Beignets: Fill each beignet with lemon curd and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
  8. Serve: Top with fresh berries and serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1beignetCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; can be reheated in the oven if needed.

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