The ricotta fritters are a very soft variant of the typical Carnival treats, also known as tortelli. An easy and delicious recipe perfect for a themed party that will tempt both adults and children. To prepare them, you’ll need a bowl and a spoon. For these fritters, you won’t need to knead by hand, as the dough is mixed with a simple spoon.
With the help of two teaspoons, small balls are formed and then fried in plenty of seed oil. Yes, they are not baked but fried. In my version, the dough is made with ricotta instead of butter, and you can also enrich it with chocolate chips or raisins, or leave it as is. To flavor these fritters, I added orange zest, but you can also replace it with lemon zest or vanilla.
These ricotta fritters with a crispy crust outside and a soft heart inside, I’m sure will win everyone over: adults and kids. Curious to know how to make them? Then read the recipe, because the ricotta fritters will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 people
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
- Energy 400.21 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 42.29 (g) of which sugars 17.48 (g)
- Proteins 8.70 (g)
- Fat 23.10 (g) of which saturated 5.07 (g)of which unsaturated 17.03 (g)
- Fibers 0.75 (g)
- Sodium 46.44 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 91 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
- 8.8 oz ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar (plus more for the final coating)
- 2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- orange zest (to taste)
- seed oil (as needed for frying)
Tools
- Bowl
- Spoon
- 2 Teaspoons
- Slotted spoon
- Pan
Steps
First, put the ricotta in a bowl along with the zest of an untreated and washed orange. Then add the sugar and eggs and start mixing with a spoon. Next, add the flour and baking powder and continue to mix with the spoon until a smooth and sticky mixture is obtained.
Separately, heat plenty of seed oil in a pan. Using 2 teaspoons, scoop some of the mixture and form balls. Once the oil is hot, drop them in and fry until they turn golden. Then drain them on paper towels and coat them with granulated sugar.
The ricotta fritters are ready. Serve them immediately while hot and happy Carnival to everyone!
Variations and Tips for Ricotta Fritters
Ricotta fritters are best consumed immediately after cooking.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Ricotta Fritters
Can they be baked in the oven?
No, it’s not possible because it’s a fairly soft dough.
What can I add besides ricotta?
You can enrich them with chocolate chips or raisins. You can also replace the ricotta with mascarpone and use lemon zest or vanilla instead of orange zest.
