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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