Carnival ricotta fritters are a delicious dessert that can be prepared in just a few minutes. To form these fritters, use two teaspoons or two tablespoons if you prefer larger ones. Carnival ricotta fritters are soft and irresistibly tasty. They can be flavored with cinnamon, orange zest, vanilla, and you can also add softened raisins in rum or small pieces of apples.

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Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Economical
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 8
Cooking methods: Frying
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

1 cup ricotta
1/4 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lemon (grated zest)
3 tbsp butter (melted)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup potato starch
1 tsp baking powder
4 cups peanut oil
as needed sugar

Tools

1 Bowl
1 Whisk
1 Pan
1 Slotted spoon
1 Plate
2 Paper towel

Steps

In a bowl, add ricotta and mix it with a whisk to make it smooth.
Add sugar and egg yolks, then mix well.
Add the grated lemon zest and milk, mix.
Pour in the flour, potato starch, and baking powder.
Mix well and let rest for 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 340°F.
With a teaspoon, take a small amount of the mixture.
Form a ball using another teaspoon.
Immerse in the hot oil.
Proceed the same way with the remaining mixture.
Fry a few fritters at a time to maintain the oil temperature.
Cook until golden, stirring occasionally.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters and drain on paper towels.
Quickly roll them in sugar.
Enjoy warm or cold.