The last-minute fritters are the symbolic treat of the festival, crispy and irresistible, also known as crustoli in some regions, and they are one of the most beloved Carnival desserts for both adults and children.
With this simple recipe for fritters, you can quickly make them at home. They have a more indulgent touch; the fritters with cream are also soft and fragrant.
Making these clever fritters is a real pleasure, with few ingredients and few steps, they are ready.
A clever recipe that combines flavor, simplicity, and fun, perfect for making Carnival special and bringing a dessert to the table that everyone will love.
An incredible aroma fills the house, and just as you’re dusting them with powdered sugar, they’re already gone!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
Ingredients for Last-minute Fritters
Carnival fritters recipe
- 1 3/4 cups type 1 flour
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pasta Machine
- 1 Pastry Wheel
- 1 Pastry Board
- 1 Pan
- Cling Film
Steps for Last-minute Fritters
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Pour the flour into a large bowl.
Add the sweet cream, mixing with a fork and then with your hands.
Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough, not too sticky.
If necessary, add a little flour to achieve the right consistency.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and pass each piece through the pasta machine starting from the thickest setting (0 or 1). Fold the dough on itself and pass it through 2 times.
Continue reducing the thickness gradually up to 5 or 6, depending on the machine.
The dough should be very thin: it’s the secret to crunchy fritters.
With a fluted pastry wheel, cut rectangles, make a central cut for the classic fritters shape.
Pour the peanut oil into a 26 cm pan and fry at 340°F
Fry a few fritters at a time, it takes 30–40 seconds per side
Drain them on absorbent paper.
Let cool and dust with plenty of powdered sugar and the Carnival fritters are ready to be served and enjoyed!
Storing Last-minute Fritters
Store last-minute fritters in a tin can or a rigid container, not in plastic bags that create moisture, in a cool, dry place for two to three days—NEVER in the fridge!
If after 1–2 days they lose crispiness: reheat in a static oven at 350°F for 3–4 minutes, they will regain their crispiness.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use all-purpose flour?
Yes, of course, but reduce the amount of cream to 170 ml
What aroma can I add?
You can add orange zest, lemon zest, or vanilla.
