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Sugared Chocolate Beignets





Yields
Makes 32

Time: 1 hour, plus freezing time. These gourmet doughnuts can be prepared ahead, requiring only a quick baking once your guests arrive.

Sugared Chocolate Beignets




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
 2 tablespoons corn syrup
 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
 2 sheets (17 oz. total) cold thawed puff pastry dough
 1 large egg
 1/2 cup sugar
Step 1
1

Combine corn syrup and cream in a microwave-safe container. Heat in 30-second intervals until boiling. Put chocolate in a bowl and pour hot cream on top. Stir chocolate until smooth, then chill, stirring often, until firm, about 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each pastry dough sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut each square into 16 smaller squares and transfer to a baking sheet.

Step 3
3

In a bowl, lightly whisk egg and 1 tbsp. water to blend, then brush over pastry squares. Spoon about 1 tsp. chocolate into the center of each square. Fold 1 corner of each square over to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Press edges to seal. Use a 2 1/2-in. round cutter to trim corners of triangle and form a shape that resembles a three-quarter moon. Wrap trays with plastic wrap and freeze at least 1 hour and up to 1 week. (To save space, after 30 minutes of freezing, put pastries in resealable plastic bags in freezer.)

Step 4
4

Preheat oven to 400°. Bake pastries, switching pan positions once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Put sugar in a bowl and turn beignets in sugar to coat. Serve immediately.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per beignet.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 111Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1g11%

Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 78mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.