Ingredients
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- 4 large croissants
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or desired filling (such as pastry cream or fruit jam)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Cut each croissant in half horizontally to create pockets for filling.
- Fill the pockets with chocolate chips or your chosen filling.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry each stuffed croissant half cut side down for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Dust warm beignets generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg