Beignets d’Ananas Frangipane
(Pineapple and Frangipane Fritters)
For the Batter:
50g flour
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1 small egg yolk
1/4 tsp coarse salt
50ml sunflower oil
75ml water
1 small egg white, whipped until stiff
- Mix all the ingredients (except the egg white) together.
- Set aside for 45 mins.
- Fold in the whipped egg white
3 slices of fresh ripe pineapple
1.5 tbsp rum
1/2 packet of vanilla sugar (about 4g)
A:
30g flour
30g icing sugar
1 small egg
1 small egg yolk
160ml whole milk
Small pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter
12.5g hazelnuts, crushed
- Marinade the pineapple in rum and vanilla sugar for 30 mins.
- Whisk together ingredients A and boil for 1-2 mins,stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat then whisk in the butter and crushed nuts.
- Drain the pineapple and coat each slice with the frangipane cream.
- Keep chilled until needed.
- Dip the coated pineapple slices in batter.
- Deep fry in oil for 2-3 mins or until golden brown.
- Drain and dust with icing sugar if liked.
(Recipe from here)
