Nutella Cream-Stuffed Beignets

These fried beignets are filled with a dreamy Nutella cream and dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 (1/4ounce) package active dry yeast
•  vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1  cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups  nutella, room temperature
•  confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Directions

1. Note: the estimated time does not include refrigerating overnight.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In a separate large glass bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, melted butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.
4. Heat water in a liquid measuring cup in the microwave in 30 second increments until a thermometer reads 110°F Add the yeast and whisk until dissolved.
5. Gradually whisk the yeast mixture into the evaporated milk mixture.
6. Add 2 cups of flour to the wet mixture and stir by hand with a rubber spatula.
7. Add remaining 1 ½ cups flour and stir to combine.
8. Cover the glass bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
9. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 375°F.
10. Add the heavy cream to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until it forms medium peaks.
11. Add the Nutella to a large bowl and beat on medium for 15 seconds just to loosen it up.
12. Fold the whipped cream into the Nutella in 3 batches using a spatula. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a #803 tip. Set aside in the fridge.
13. Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
14. Roll out the dough to a 15-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
15. Trim the circle into a 12” square.
16. Cut 20 squares that are 2 ½ inches each.
17. When the oil is ready, fry the beignets in batches of 4 for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
18. Drain the beignets on a paper towel lined sheet tray.
19. Poke a lollipop stick or chopstick into one side of the beignets, insert the piping tip and fill with the Nutella cream.
20. Dust heavily with confectioners’ sugar and enjoy!