Recipe Box, Baby Beignets with Coconut Syrup
How was your holiday?
I hope your basket was overflowing!
In between egg hunting and bubble blowing we have been trying out new recipes~
This is one of those “OMG, you’ve got to try this” type recipes~ Coconut Syrup
I got the recipe from Wanda Ann at Memories by the Mile and man oh man, my oh my, it is dreamy good…
Especially with a little Baby Beignet to drizzle it on~
Make the syrup in minutes by boiling sugar, corn syrup and heavy cream in a saucepan
Let mixture come to a gentle boil and boil for 3 minutes
Add 1 tsp coconut extract and put into a decanter or squeeze bottle and refrigerate
The Baby Beignets are just as easy
A beignet is a french word meaning fried pastry and the French were the ones that brought this to New Orleans, which is now famous for the sugar dusted treat. A beignet from Cafe du Monde, is almost like taking a bite of doughy, sugar filled air. Now this version is not quite the same, but it is surprisingly light~
Because the biscuit dough browns very quickly in the hot oil, it seals the dough in and the oil out. So instead of a heavy oily ball of dough, it is light and airy. After just a few minutes you will have a golden bite of dough that will take you straight to the French Quarter
Cut canned biscuits, like Pillsbury Grands, into 1/4s or 1/6s
Drop into a fryer or pan of hot oil
They will begin to brown quickly and float
Turn them over with a spoon so that all sides get cooked
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar
and pour on a little coconut syrup
Smiles and sugar dusted lips to follow!
COCONUT SYRUP
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp coconut extract
Instructions
- Put sugar, corn syrup and cream in a sauce pan and bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring and watching carefully so it doesn’t boil over. Remove from heat and stir in coconut extract. Pour syrup into a jar, decanter or squeeze bottle and refrigerate. Makes 2 cups
- Let syrup come to room temperature for easy pouring [or microwave 20-30 seconds]
Notes
BABY BEIGNETS
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough like Pillsbury Grands
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cut biscuits into 1/4s or 1/6s. Fry in hot oil, 350-375 degrees until golden on all sides, turning if necessary. Drain well on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with Coconut Syrup. Makes 32-48 pieces
Enjoy!
You won’t believe how light these are, very similar to a beignet, and much lighter than a doughnut
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Wow-sounds great and I have everything on hand:@) Looks like your little bunnies had a fun Easter too!
I cannot wait to try these, they look soooo delicious!
Thanks Janet, they are amazing!
This looks sinfully relish! I’ll bet this syrup would be good on ice cream or even fruit. Just think — you could make a huge concoction with cake, fruit and ice cream and pour on this syrup. I need another deep fryer — do you have to clean out the oil each time?
I can’t wait to make more things to use with this syrup Ellen, lots of possibilities~ as for the oil, you can leave it for about a week, and re-use it if you haven’t fried fish or something like that. It’s very easy to clean~you can put the parts in the dishwasher
Yeah, they do look good! And I can’t imagine coconut syrup being anything other than delicious, but the photos of the kids take the grand prize. What sweet times!
I see you were enjoying a beautiful Easter with your little sweethearts. The treats sound and look delicious! Have a wonderful week.
Thank you Emily! They were actually really good yesterday and we all actually got to sit at the dinner table and eat! >
Jenna, These sound wicked good especially with your coconut syrup! I love short cut recipes using ready made or biscuit dough! Hope your baby bunny arrives soon 🙂
Your sweet little bunnies sure must’ve had fun, Jenna! These beignets with the coconut sauce would sure make me happy!! Wow, and they’re so easy, too. Thanks for sharing the goodness.
You had me at coconut syrup! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
These look amazing! I can almost smell them from the pictures!
Colletta
Thanks Colletta! >
That glaze sure looks amazing!! 😀
Thanks Amanda! I just wanted to drink it! >
Hi there! Visiting from the Creative Ways link party. This looks delicious! I didn’t know you could fry up Grands like that! Thanks for sharing!
be careful, you will want to eat the whole batch!
We have eaten Biscuit Puffs (and also biscuit donuts) for years and we do love them.
I just made mini Bundt Vanilla cakes for my Bunco group and have been looking for something different to drizzle them with. Your syrup sounds awesome….I just may give this a try and add a dollop of whipped cream on top…with mint sprigs for garnish…Ummm…sounds great and I am pinning your recipe. THANK YOU..
holy whipped cream! your Bunco group may never leave! mint would be a wonderful garnish, have fun! >
Your little ones are just precious! Love the Beignets and the coconut syrup looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
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Miz Helen
I love beignets and these sound wonderful! Thanks for joining the Share Your Style party and check out your feature next week.
Hugs,
Sherry