Name: Ricotta Fritters
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes about 3 dozen fritters
Ingredients: 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Confectioners' sugar for dusting; a deep-fat thermometer

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Ricotta FrittersRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes about 3 dozen fritters

Ingredients

4 to 6 cups vegetable oil

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 cup whole-milk ricotta

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Special Equipment

a deep-fat thermometer

Preparation

Step 1
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a large wide heavy saucepan until it registers 370°F.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Whisk together ricotta, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla in another bowl, then whisk in flour mixture.
Step 3
Working in batches, gently drop in level tablespoons of batter and fry, turning occasionally, until deep golden, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Step 4
Dust generously with confectioners sugar.

TagsPastries Fritter American Ricotta Cheese Dairy Nut Free Vegetarian Easy Make Ahead Deep Fry Gourmet

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