You've Never Had Beignets Like These!

While there are no beignets quite like the beignets at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans (okay, maybe Cafe Beignet is a close second!) you can also make delicious beignets at home! From shortcut biscuit beignets to Nutella stuffed beignets – I recommend trying them ALL.

Biscuit Beignets

Biscuit Beignets are fluffy little pillows of fried biscuit dough. They are crispy and golden brown on the outside and soft and tender on the inside – then lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
Get the Recipe: Biscuit Beignets

Mickey Mouse Beignets

Close-up of mounded doughnuts shaped like Mickey Mouse, dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate. — **Mickey Mouse Beignets**. Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime.

These adorable Mickey Mouse beignets are simple to make and addictingly delicious. A fun way to enjoy a tasty Disneyland treat at home!
Get the Recipe: Mickey Mouse Beignets

Crawfish Beignets

Close-up of crispy fritters garnished with parsley, served on a wooden platter with a side of dipping sauce. — **Crawfish Beignets**. Photo Credit: The Cooking Bride.

Crawfish meat is fritter fried into crispy golden “beignets” and served with a spicy dipping sauce.
Get the Recipe: Crawfish Beignets

Princess and the Frog Beignets

A tempting pile of freshly made beignets sprinkled with powdered sugar, resting on parchment paper. — **Princess and the Frog Beignets**. Photo Credit: Spoonful of Flavor.

These classic New Orleans Beignets are inspired by the Disney Parks recipe and are soft, pillowy, and dusted with sweet powdered sugar. Make homemade Princess and the Frog beignets from scratch using this easy recipe, and enjoy them with breakfast, brunch, or dessert with a warm mug of coffee!
Get the Recipe: Princess and the Frog Beignets

Cacio e Pepe Beignets

A close-up of golden-brown, crispy cheese-stuffed bites coated in a sprinkle of seasoning and green onions. — **Cacio e Pepe Beignets**. Photo Credit: Joy the Baker.

Cacio e Pepe Beignets are savory beignets with grated parmesan cheese instead of powdered sugar and enough black pepper and scallions to make these feel extra special.
Get the Recipe: Cacio e Pepe Beignets

African Beignets (or Mikate or Puff-Puff)

A close-up view of golden-brown fritters dusted with powdered sugar in a white bowl. — **Crawfish Beignets**. Photo Credit: Blue Fufu (Magali Mutombo).

African Beignets, also known as mikate in Congo, puff-puff in western Africa, are a very popular dessert/snack in Africa. These beignets come with a mango sauce with mint leaves. They are so delicious; I could eat them at any time of the day. Contrary to New Orleans beignets, the mikate are made with just flour and sugar, which are dipped and fried later on.
Get the Recipe: African Beignets

Nutella Beignets

Delicious Chocolate-Filled Donuts::A close-up of chocolate-filled donuts dusted with powdered sugar, showcasing their fluffy texture and sweet filling. — **Nutella Beignets**. Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

These Nutella Beignets are beyond delicious and so much fun to make as you cover yourself in mounds of powdered sugar. Enjoy with coffee or all alone, these are the perfect bite.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Beignets

Gluten-Free Beignets

Freshly made beignets coated in powdered sugar, arranged beautifully on parchment paper. — **Gluten-Free Beignets**. Photo Credit: Fearless Dining.

If you haven’t tried making gluten-free beignets yet, you are in for a special treat. These fried beignets are light and fluffy with a delicious powdered sugar crispy outside. This is a popular New Orleans dessert that is easy to make gluten-free! I include a dairy-free option, too!
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Beignets

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