Orange and ricotta castagnole the softest and most delicious. How good are the Carnival sweets! The most important part is surely that of the fried sweets like Chiacchiere, Fritters, and Castagnole. I confess that when I was a child, my mom only made chiacchiere, and I didn’t even like them. Then I learned to make them, and it was love at first sight, and then came the time of the castagnole that I didn’t know, and now I make them in many different variations. The recipe I want to tell you today is for very soft Orange-scented Castagnole and with ricotta in the dough that makes them very soft. Just imagine what a delightful aroma has filled my house! A sprinkle of powdered sugar, and they are ready in a few minutes to enjoy. Don’t miss the recipe for the Neapolitan Migliaccio, a dessert with a creamy and special texture. Let’s hurry into the kitchen and prepare together the Castagnole with ricotta and oranges
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
- Energy 195.83 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 27.81 (g) of which sugars 6.50 (g)
- Proteins 5.47 (g)
- Fat 7.94 (g) of which saturated 2.24 (g)of which unsaturated 5.41 (g)
- Fibers 3.81 (g)
- Sodium 24.98 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 75 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Ricotta Fritters
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 orange (untreated)
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 packet baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- as needed powdered sugar (for decoration)
How to prepare Orange Castagnole
Wash the orange, dry it, and grate its zest. Then squeeze the orange to obtain the juice. In a bowl, mix the egg with the sugar simply using a fork. Add the ricotta, zest, and juice of the orange.
Mix and finally add the sifted flour and baking powder. Start mixing with a fork, and when the dough gains consistency, knead it with your hands to obtain a soft but not sticky dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured board. Take a portion of dough and roll it to form a roll of 1/2 inch thick.
Cut into small pieces of 1/2 inch and roll them between your hands to form small balls. Shape them all until you finish the dough.Heat abundant vegetable oil in a small deep pan. Dip a few balls at a time into the hot oil, letting them brown well on all sides. Remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on kitchen paper. Let them cool and decorate with plenty of powdered sugar.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
If there are any leftover castagnole, store them in a container for 1-2 days
To use the orange zest, always choose untreated oranges
Don’t miss the recipe for the Orange Chiacchiere
Your Questions
What can I substitute ricotta with?
With the same amount of creamy spreadable cheese like Philadelphia
Can I bake the castagnole in the oven?
Yes, or in an air fryer for 15-16 minutes at 350°F. However, they won’t be as soft as the fried ones
