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Disneyland Pumpkin Beignets

A Disney classic, these Pumpkin Beignets are New Orleans style fried dough squares, but you can also shape them like Mickey for a fun Disney twist.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rising Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 20 beignets
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

Pumpkin Beignets:
  • ¼ teaspoon dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water 105ºF
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • ½ a beaten egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil for frying
Maple Glaze:
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. To make the pumpkin beignets: Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine flour, pumpkin puree, sugar, heavy cream, hot water, egg, shortening, salt, and yeast mixture in a large bowl. Mix dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest in bowl, covered with a clean kitchen towel, 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer dough to a well-floured surface. Pat to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares (or use a floured Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter to cut the dough). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  4. Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side.
  5. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
  6. To make the maple glaze: Combine butter and maple syrup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter melts. Whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle warm beignets with maple glaze and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adapted from Club 33 at Disneyland Park

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 6mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20beignets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 6mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.