Beignets with Creole Coffee Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Light, airy fried dough squares dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with a rich coffee-infused glaze, perfect for capturing the essence of Café du Monde. This Cajun-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup, cubed cold butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp, cooled dark roast coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 quarts vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cubed cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup cold whole milk until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch squares.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 quarts vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (use a thermometer). Fry dough squares in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp cooled dark roast coffee, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1-2 tbsp milk until smooth and drizzleable. Drizzle glaze over warm beignets immediately. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.