Mickey Beignets Recipe
The Mickey beignets at the Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland are a delightful treat that combines the whimsical charm of Disney with the classic New Orleans pastry. Shaped like Mickey Mouse's iconic silhouette, these beignets are freshly made and generously dusted with powdered sugar, offering a sweet and airy bite. The Mint Julep Bar, located in the heart of New Orleans Square, provides a perfect setting to enjoy these treats alongside their signature non-alcoholic mint julep, a refreshing counterpart to the warm, fluffy Mickey beignets. Whether you're starting your day or taking a midday break, the Mickey beignets are a beloved indulgence that add a touch of magic to the Disneyland experience. Now, you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen with this Mickey beignets recipe.
Cooking Tips
You will need a standing mixer with a dough hook to make these beignets. I like the Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer. You will also need a Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter. If you don't have one, you can just cut the beignets into square shapes. I also used a Candy Thermometer to ensure that the cooking oil stayed at 350 degrees fahrenheit which helped the Mickey beignets to cook evenly.
The ingredients for the Mickey Beignets recipe include:
- Dry yeast
- Warm water (105°)
- Sugar
- Vegetable shortening
- Salt
- Heavy cream
- Egg
- All-purpose flour
- Boiling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar
The Mickey beignets recipe is easy to make and it is the best treat to make when you're missing Disneyland or Walt Disney World. This is a simple recipe that will transport you straight to your favorite breakfast spot in the Disney Parks. If you want to create another iconic Disney food at home, check out my Mickey Waffle recipe. Enjoy!
This recipe originally appeared on the Disney Parks Blog.
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Mickey beignets are an iconic Disney food that make a perfect breakfast or snack.
- 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (105°)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg (large)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter or cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Using caution, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side. Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain. Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Serve with your choice of toppings including honey, strawberry or raspberry preserves, chocolate, or caramel ♨ and enjoy!
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 205kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 13mg5%
- Sodium 53mg3%
- Potassium 30mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 13g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
