Cherry Chocolate Beignets with Vanilla Stewed Cherr

Name: Cherry Chocolate Beignets with Vanilla Stewed Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean; 4 cups cherries, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup red wine; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch salt; 2 eggs; 1 -ounce vegetable oil; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted; 2 ounces dried cherries; 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying; Cocoa-Sugar Dusting, recipe follows

Servings: persons

1 vanilla bean
4 cups cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup red wine
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
2 eggs
1 -ounce vegetable oil
1/4 cup whole milk
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
2 ounces dried cherries
6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Cocoa-Sugar Dusting, recipe follows

1
Split the vanilla bean in half and with a back of a paring knife scrape the inside of its seeds.
2
In a medium saucepan, add the 4 cups of cherries, red wine, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla bean and it's seeds.
3
Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, remove vanilla bean.
4
Keep stewed cherries warm.
5
To make Cherry Chocolate Beinets.
6
In a large saucepan, heat up the oil for frying to 360 degrees F. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, set aside.
7
In another medium bowl whisk eggs with oil, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and milk.
8
Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stir in melted chocolate and dried cherries.
9
Roll 2 tablespoons of batter into balls.
10
Fry each side for 1 minute.
11
Transfer beinets to a rack.
12
To serve, place about 1/3 cup of the poached cherries with liquid in a soup bowl.
13
Place 2 to 3 beinets on top and garnish with cocoa-sugar dusting.
14
Option: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top
15
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
16
1/2 cup sugar
17
In a small bowl combine cocoa powder and sugar.

3901

kcal

Calories

396

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 vanilla bean, 4 cups cherries, pitted and halved, 1/2 cup red wine, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Chocolate Beignets with Vanilla Stewed Cherries falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cherry Chocolate Beignets with Vanilla Stewed Cherries

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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