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    Fasnachtsküchli

    Paper-thin, crackly carnival fritters dusted with powdered sugar — Switzerland’s fleeting Fasnacht treat.

    ⏱ 30 minPrep time
    🔥 20 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DessertCategory
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    Fasnachtsküchli, beignets de carnaval suisses croustillants et sucrés

    Fasnachtsküchli are delicate, crackly fried pastries puffed into bubbles of golden crispness and dusted with powdered sugar. One bite shatters into featherlight shards—pure carnival joy in pastry form.

    Baked up during the pre-Lenten Fasnacht season, especially in Basel, they are shared with friends alongside a cup of tea or mulled wine. They are best eaten the same day, still shatter-crisp.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the eggs, sugar, butter, cream, salt, vanilla, and brandy in a bowl. Stir in the flour to make a soft dough; knead briefly until smooth, cover, and rest 30 minutes.
    2. Roll the dough out very thin—about 1/8 inch—on a floured surface.
    3. Cut into diamonds or rectangles about 3 inches wide and make 2–3 slits in the center of each.
    4. Heat the oil to 350°F and fry the pieces in batches until puffed and golden, about 1–2 minutes per side.
    5. Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Roll the dough as thin as you dare—thick dough will not puff properly. Keep the oil at a steady 350°F and fry in small batches so the temperature does not drop.

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    Recipe details

    Prep30 min
    Cook20 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDessert
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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