Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Easy Ricotta Zeppole, a fluffy Italian donut that brings joy to any gathering. These sweet fritters are made with creamy ricotta cheese, resulting in a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or as a festive treat, they can be dusted with powdered sugar or paired with chocolate sauce for added indulgence. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these irresistible donuts to wow your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a cookie scoop or spoons, drop tablespoon-sized portions into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg