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
This is the beignet I make when I want that New Orleans flavor without a special dough or a trip to the fryer store. Canned biscuits do the heavy lifting.
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.
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Mickey Mouse Beignets
This is the beignet I make for the kids when we’re missing our last Disney trip. Shaping them into ears is the easy part, the powdered sugar cleanup is the real project.
Mickey Mouse Beignets
These adorable Mickey Mouse beignets are simple to make and addictingly delicious. A fun way to enjoy a tasty Disneyland treat at home!
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Crawfish Beignets
This is the savory beignet I make when I want something different from the usual sweet version. Crawfish and a spicy dipping sauce turn it into a real appetizer.
Princess and the Frog Beignets
This is the beignet I make for our little Tiana fans who want to feel like they stepped into the movie. Same soft, pillowy beignet, just with a Disney story behind it.
Princess and the Frog Beignets
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!
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Cacio e Pepe Beignets
This is the beignet I make when I want something savory enough to serve alongside dinner instead of dessert. Parmesan and black pepper instead of powdered sugar changes everything.
Cacio e Pepe Beignets
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.
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African Beignets (or Mikate or Puff-Puff)
This is the beignet I make when I want to try something outside the New Orleans version I grew up with. The mango sauce with mint is what makes it feel completely different.
African Beignets
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.
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Nutella Beignets
This is the beignet I make when a plain one just won’t cut it. A pocket of Nutella inside means there’s a surprise in every bite.
Nutella Beignets
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.
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Gluten-Free Beignets
This is the beignet I make for the gluten-free eaters at the table so nobody has to skip dessert. There’s a dairy-free option built in too, so it covers more than one restriction at once.
Gluten-Free Beignets
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!
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