Fried Merveilles with Vanilla and Rum

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

Small light and golden pastries, flavored with vanilla and rum, fried at 180 °C then dusted with powdered sugar. Ideal for a snack or dessert, these "merveilles" are simple to prepare and offer an irresistible crunch.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 2m
Prep
15m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 27m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.35
Per serving:$0.42

Critical Success Points

  • Dough rest for 40 minutes
  • Precisely reach 180 °C for frying
  • Score the centre of the diamonds to avoid excessive puffing

Safety Warnings

  • Frying oil reaches 180 °C: handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use a cooking thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Never leave the oil unattended.

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