One thing we've ALL been doing during this quarantine is snacking. Maybe, a little more than we should be! But, if you're going to indulge, why not make it worth the calories? Disney has been releasing some of their best recipes for us to try at home. Trying any of these favorite snack recipes can become a fun family activity or just a brief escape to our happy place. So here are 5 of the best ones:
The Grey Stuff
Lumiere claims it's delicious. If you don't believe him, you can ask the dishes OR you can try it for yourself! You can serve it as a pudding or as a topping for cookies or cupcakes.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding mix
15 cookies and cream sandwich cookies
8 oz. whipped topping
1 Tbsp. instant chocolate pudding mix
Directions1. Pour the milk into a mixing bowl and add the vanilla pudding mix. Whisk until smooth2. Put the cookies and cream sandwich cookies into a food processor and puree until finely ground.3. Add pureed cookies to the milk and vanilla pudding mixture. Stir until well combined4. Add in the whipped topping and chocolate pudding mix and stir until well combined.
5. Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator to thicken.
Churro Bites
One of the best smells in the park! This snack is available in all Disney parks around the world and now you can have it at home! This recipe serves 4 people and is perfect for your Disney movie night!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 8 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup sugar
Directions
- Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Using caution, heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350˚.
- Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
- Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
- Drain churro bites on paper towel.
- Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.
**Note: This recipe involves hot oil. Please use caution and supervise children while making.
Mickey Mouse shaped Beignets
Now you can cook up your favorite memories from New Orleans Square or Port Orleans French Quarter resort!
Ingredients:
- 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
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar
Directions:
- 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.
**Note: This recipe involves hot oil. Please use caution and supervise children while making.
Dole Whip
Arguably, the most famous treat in Disney parks. The Dole Whip has it's own following! Seriously. Now you can enjoy this treat at home anytime.
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
- 4 ounces of pineapple juice
- 2 cups of frozen pineapple
Directions:
Add all 3 ingredients to a blender, and blend it until it’s smooth. You can serve it as-is, but Disney suggests putting the blended mixture into a piping bag and piping a swirl into your bowl for the soft-serve look. Top with a cocktail umbrella for an extra tropical touch or serve it on top of one cup of pineapple juice to make it a float!
Secret Surprise: To make things easier and even more authentic, you can buy this mix made by Dole that is actually what the Disney parks use. If you can't find it in stores near you, it is also available online.
And finally, something new for the for those of you looking for more plant-based recipes to add to your diet:
Plant Based Cookie Fries from Beaches and Cream Soda Shop
Disney announced they will be implementing hundreds of plant-based dishes at their resorts.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup plus one tablespoon plant-based margarine, softened
- 7 tablespoons warm water
- 5 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and plant-based margarine in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- In small bowl, combine warm water and egg substitute. Add egg substitute and molasses to mixer. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Place in an 8×8-inch pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cut into 32 strips that are 1/4-inch wide and 4 inches long. Place 16 strips on each baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, until crunchy.
- Serve with your favorite plant-based chocolate, strawberry, and marshmallow dipping sauces.
Cook’s Note: Plant-based egg substitutes vary by brand and may absorb different amounts of flour and sugar. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 additional tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until it resembles the texture of traditional cookie dough. Fold in chocolate chips, chill, and bake as directed.
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