Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} ⋆ The Recipes Of Disney (2024)

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  • The recipe contained in this Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} was given to me by Walt Disney World Guest Services or a Disney Chef at the restaurant.
  • The recipe in Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} may have been scaled down by the Disney Chefs for the home chef. I make no changes to the recipes that Disney has given to me for The Recipes Of Disney.
  • Photos of the food were taken when at Disney from various trips over the years. All the recipes on The Recipes Of Disney have been in my personal collection of Disney recipes which started in 2013.
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[intro]Want New Orleans food in Florida? Then try the Beignets from Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter. Disney’s French Quarter is Mardi Gras every day, especially with these Beignets![/intro]

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New Orleans

Have you ever been to New Orleans? The French Quarter is a lively place with Jazz music and Creole food! The fun, the colors, the sounds, and mainly the food are what makes New Orleans so special!

Port Orleans French Quarter

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter tries to capture that New Orleans feel. This Disney resort, along with its sister resort, Port Orleans Riverside is a Disney Springs resort in Walt Disney World. Both of these Disney hotels are 1.7 miles from Disney Springs.

Port Orleans French Quarter combines the energy of Mardis Gras with the charm of New Orlean’s French Quarter. This Disney is set along the man-made Sassagoula River.

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Sassagoula Floatworks

The food court inside Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is called Sassagoula Floatworks. This Mardi Gras themed dining hall a fun quick dining plan place.

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Beignets

Inside the Sassagoula Floatworks, you will see a Bakery kiosk. There you will find Disney’s version of Mardi Gras King cakes, cupcakes and even Mickey-shaped Pralines!

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But the true star of the Bakery section is the Mickey shaped Beignets! Dough, shaped like Mickey are fried and covered in powdered sugar.

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If you have never been to New Orleans for their Beignets, then you are in for a treat! The Walt Disney World’s Beignets are the closest to the New Orleans version!

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You will love this sweet doughy Disney snack. People line up at the Port Orlean’s French Quarter’s Sassagoula Floatworks to get the Beignets served there!

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Yield: 5 dozen

Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter}

Prep Time: 6 hours

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 6 hours 3 minutes

Want New Orleans food in Florida? Then try the Beignets from Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter. Mardi Gras every day with these beignets!

Ingredients

  • 1 pack dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 7 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup soft shortening oil, for frying
  • Confectioner's sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water, stir to dissolve.
  2. Add sugar, salt, eggs, and milk.
  3. Blend with rotary beater.
  4. Add 4 cups of the flour.
  5. Cover and chill overnight.
  6. Roll out on floured board to 1/8" thickness.
  7. Cut into 2 1/2" squares.
  8. Deep fry at 360 degrees 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides.
  9. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Sprinkle heavily with confectioner's sugar

Notes

Dough keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and punch down occasionally.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

60

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 85Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g

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Recipe Disclaimer
  • The recipe contained in this Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} was given to me by Walt Disney World Guest Services or a Disney Chef at the restaurant.
  • The recipe in Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} may have been scaled down by the Disney Chefs for the home chef. I make no changes to the recipes that Disney has given to me for The Recipes Of Disney.
  • Photos of the food were taken when at Disney from various trips over the years. All the recipes on The Recipes Of Disney have been in my personal collection of Disney recipes which started in 2013.
Beignets {Port Orleans French Quarter} ⋆ The Recipes Of Disney (2024)

FAQs

What are Disney beignets made of? ›

The recipe calls for 11 ingredients, many of which are household staples. You'll need dry yeast, sugar, vegetable oil, and heavy cream, as well as water, vegetable shortening, salt, and an egg. It also requires flour, boiled water, and powdered sugar.

Does Disney sell beignet mix? ›

You can even watch the beignets being made from a window! Inside is an open and spacious area to order. If you LOVE these beignets, you can even buy the Beignet Mix for $9.99 to make your own at home! You can also stock up on Beignets Expressed caps and t-shirts, if you want.

Where can I buy Mickey beignets French Quarter? ›

Swing by Scat Cat's Club – Café for tasty beignets and coffee beverages. It's always time for dessert! Enjoy a Disney spin on a classic dish with these Mickey-shaped beignets. Immerse yourself in atmosphere of Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter while you enjoy tasty treats from Scat Cat's Club – Café.

What is the difference between French beignets and New Orleans beignets? ›

The difference between classic French beignets and the New Orleans-style fritters seen can be found in the preparation of the dough. The former is made from pâte à choux, while those from the Big Easy are made from leavened dough that's cut into squares and fried until crispy on the outside and airy within.

What kind of dough are beignets made of? ›

A beignet is a yeast-risen dough that is rolled out, cut into square shapes, and deep-fried until golden brown. A hollow pocket forms in the center of the beignet when frying. Right when the beignets come out of the frying oil, they are rolled in copious amounts of powdered sugar.

Why are my beignets not fluffy? ›

Do not add too many pieces to the oil or else the oil temperature will drop and your beignets will be fry up flat. They will not puff up. The only other reason the dough does not puff up would be if you rolled the beignet dough too flat. Try rolling the dough a little thicker.

How were beignets made? ›

Beignets are made with a yeasted, sweetened dough that, after being allowed to rise, is cut into squares, fried, and liberally doused in powdered sugar. They are light, airy, pillowy pastries.

Can Cafe du Monde beignet mix go bad? ›

We DO NOT recommend using our mix after the best by date.

Can I mobile order Mickey beignets? ›

The best way to get Mickey shaped beignets at Mint Julep Bar is use mobile order. But this isn't necessarily a secret at Disneyland anymore and on busy times of the year you can see mobile order spots run out for the Mint Julep Bar.

How much are the Disney beignets? ›

Mickey-shaped beignets are available at the Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland and Scat Cat's Club in Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. A 3-pack of Mickey-shaped beignets topped with powdered sugar is $4.99 at Disneyland while a 3-pack with one choice of dipping sauce is $10 at Walt Disney World.

What time can you get beignets at French Quarter Disney? ›

You can pick up French Quarter's favourite signature tasty treat, fresh hot Beignets, and specialty coffees, in Scat Cat's Club Café, open from 6am until midnight.

Where does Kim Kardashian get beignets? ›

Kim absolutely loves the beignets from Café Du Monde in New Orleans, as documented on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, so why not treat her to her favorite dessert?

Are Disney beignets good? ›

Mickey-shaped beignets are my absolute favorite Disney snack. My personal preference is to always get the regular beignets (sans dipping sauce), shake up the bag, take a big, delicious bite, and then lick all that powdered sugar off my lips. However, every now and then, I do like to try the Speciality Beignets.

Are beignets just funnel cake? ›

The texture of a good beignet is also juicier and the individual doughs balls are less splintered than the funnels of a funnel cake. A beignet looks more similar to a powdered donut than a funnel cake.

Are Disney beignets vegan? ›

The beignets at Disneyland are NOT vegan, but you can now get vegan ones at @veganbyelzamorano, which is an all-vegan taquería about 20 minutes from Disneyland! I came over today to try their new beignets and they were so pillowy and crispy and heavenly!!

Are beignets the same as puff puff? ›

Puff puff (Beignet) is a West African snack/pastry made of fried dough. It has a doughnut hole like texture but is slightly chewy. It is usually eaten as breakfast, appetizer, or desert depending on how you feel.

What are Cafe du Monde beignets made of? ›

What are the ingredients in your beignet mix? Enriched wheat flour, enriched barley flour, milk, buttermilk, salt, sugar, leavening (baking powder, baking soda, and/or yeast), natural and artificial flavoring. Do you use eggs in your beignet mix? We do not use eggs in our mix.

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