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Bring the Disney magic home with Mickey beignets served with a velvety vanilla cream anglaise!
A FAvorite Disney Treat!
It may be safe to say that we are mildly obsessed with Disney food and treats which is why we have several Disney recipes and copycats on the site!
One of our favorite desserts to enjoy at the parks is the MickeyBeignets. They are found at Disneyland in New Orleans Square inside Cafe Orleans and at the Mint Julep Bar. At Walt Disney World, they can be found at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.
Good news is now you don’t have to go to the parks to enjoy these delicious Disney Beignets because this copycat version tastes JUST like the real thing.
Why we love it:
- The dipping sauce. Pairing your Mickey beignets with this Vanilla Creme Anglaise sauce is simply perfection!
- Serving variations. Easily pair these with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.
- Authentic Disney experience. Recreate the magical taste of Disneyland with these homemade beignets and vanilla sauce, just like the ones found at Disney parks.
- Make ahead option. The dough can be made ahead of time, perfect when planning parties and events!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 1 hour 45 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
Beignets
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water, 105°F
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg, whisked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- dash nutmeg
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar
Vanilla Cream Anglaise
- ¾ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, (or paste)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
How to Make Disney Beignets
- YEAST MIXTURE. Add ¾ cup warm water to a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon yeast on top and stir to dissolve. Allow the yeast to activate (about 5 minutes).
- BATTER. In a large bowl (use a stand mixer or electric mixer), add ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon salt, a dash of nutmeg, ½ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoon shortening. Mix to combine. Pour in the activated yeast and mix.
- Add 3¼ cups flour to the mix. Use the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer and mix on medium speed until the dough is smooth but slightly sticky. Form a ball with the dough and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
- PREP OIL. Use a deep-sided heavy pot and add 3 inches of vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 370°F.
- SHAPE. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is ½ inch thick. Use a Mickey Cookie cutter to cut out Mickey-shaped pieces of dough.
- FRY. Working in batches fry the beignets until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Use tongs to remove the beignets from the hot oil. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- SERVE. While the beignets are still warm, dust them completely with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Cookie Cutters
Find Mickey Mouse cookie cutters at specialty stores and online or use any solid shape. Be aware of the size of the cutters. Anything from 2”-4” works, adjust the cooking time according to the size.
Vanilla Creme Anglaise
This is our favorite sauce to serve with the beignets. Although we haven’t had this at the parks with the Disney Beignets, this is often served with them on the Disney cruises at restaurants like Tiana’s Place.
- COMBINE. Add ¾ cup half and half to a small pot on medium heat. Bring it to a low simmer and then turn off the burner.
- Add 2 egg yolks and ¼ cup sugar to a heat-proof bowl and whisk.
- Then slowly pour in the hot half and half. Whisk constantly.
- COOK. Once it has been combined pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Whisk over low heat until it thickens a bit. (180°F)
- Pour the custard through a mesh strainer to remove any lumps/skin that can form.
- SERVE. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and stir well. Cover the creme and place it in the fridge to chill. Serve alongside the beignets.
Additional Sauce Ideas
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Disney Beignets
Disney beignets are just like the ones found at Disneyland, shaped like Mickey and served with a vanilla cream anglaise.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water, 105°F
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg, whisked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- dash nutmeg
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar
Vanilla Creme Anglaise
- ¾ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, (or paste)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
Beignets
- Add warm water to a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and stir to dissolve. Allow the yeast to activate (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), add the sugar, egg, salt, nutmeg, heavy cream, and shortening. Mix to combine.
- Pour in the activated yeast and mix.
- Add the flour to the mix. Use the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer and mix on medium speed until ingredients are combined and dough is smooth but still slightly sticky.
- Form a ball with the dough and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
- Use a deep-sided heavy pot and add 3 inches of vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 370°F (cooler than this won't cook the beignets fast enough and hotter than this will burn them quite easily).
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough until it is ½ inch thick. Use Mickey Cookie cutter to cut out Mickey-shaped pieces of dough.
- Working in batches fry the beignets until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
- Use tongs to remove the beignets from the hot oil. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. While the beignets are still warm, dust them completely with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Vanilla Creme Anglaise
- While the dough ball is rising, make your vanilla creme sauce.
- Add the half and half to a small pot on medium heat. Bring it to a low simmer and then turn off the burner.
- Add your egg yolks and ¼ cup sugar to a heat-proof bowl and whisk together.
- Then slowly pour in the hot half and half. Whisk constantly.
- Once it has been combined pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to whisk over low heat until it thickens a bit. (180°F) To check: dip the back of a spoon into the mixture. The creme should evenly coat it without dripping off.
- Pour the custard through a mesh strainer to remove any lumps/skin that can form.
- Add vanilla and stir well. Cover the creme and place it in the fridge to chill. Serve alongside the beignets.
Notes
Make ahead of time. These are best served freshly fried, but the dough can be made and stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. It will slowly rise. Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling and cutting. Cut out the dough shapes and place on lined trays. Cover with plastic and keep in the fridge for up to 2 hours, bring to room temperature, then fry.
Fry and keep them warm in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes before serving.
STORE leftover Disney Beignets in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They may last longer but will grow stale with time.
FREEZE them for 1-2 months.
To reheat. Microwave for a few seconds to reheat them quickly, or place them in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes. Eat them before they cool off.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 115mg, Potassium: 75mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 260IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
make beignets without a Mickey Cookie Cutter?
- Circles are particularly great because you don’t need fancy cookie cutters, simply use the top of a cup or bowl to stamp out the shape. Squares are even easier, use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares.
What tips make the best Disney beignets?
- Rise time is KEY to create a light pillowy beignet. Depending on the temperature of your kitchen the rise time can easily be at least ONE hour or even longer. So be patient! It will pay off.
- Don’t overwork the dough it will lead to a tougher chewier finish.
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature. The beignets should float to the surface quickly after being added to the oil. If they don’t, the oil is not hot enough. It needs to be around 370°F.
- Fry in small batches. Adding too many at a time could drop the oil temperature too low.
- Flavor the dough. A couple of ideas include
- chocolate: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- pumpkin pie: Add 2 tablespoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Can I make Disney beignets ahead of time?
- These are best served freshly fried, but the dough can be made and stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. It will slowly rise. Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling and cutting.
- Cut out the dough shapes and place them on lined trays. Cover with plastic and keep in the fridge for up to 2 hours, bring to room temperature, then fry.
- Fry and keep them warm in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes before serving.
How to store Disney beignets?
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They may last longer but will grow stale with time.
- Freeze for 1-2 months.
- To reheat. Microwave for a few seconds to reheat them quickly, or place them in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes. Eat them before they cool off.
Delicious recipe and I love the different recipes you provide for the dipping sauces. Yum!
Yum! One of my Disney favorites:) This clone is perfect!
Thank you! One of my favorites as well. Nothing like a classic Mickey Beignet!
These were so cute, the kiddos adored them! I served them with homemade raspberry jam and we ate them all as an after school snack 😊
Oh that sounds so delicious!! Love the raspberry jam addition!
Oh my goodness, these are absolutely amazing! SO soft and delicious!!
Thank you!! I’m glad you love them!
A little more work but so worth it. So cute!
We grab one of these every time we are at the parks! They are so soft & pillowy! Happy to bring a little Disney in our home!
We made these for Mickey Mouse’s birthday this year for my Mickey loving kids! Thank you for the yummy recipe!