LEMON FRITTERS with MASCARPONE, easy and quick, simple and delicious fried Carnival sweets, perfect recipe for fritters without butter.
Today my husband asked me something very simple: “will you make me fritters?” Only making them the same way all the time is boring, so I thought of a different version, more fragrant and soft. Thus these lemon fritters with mascarpone were born, an easy but clever idea, perfect for those who love Carnival sweets but want to change a bit.
These fritters without butter are light in the dough but super delicious in the result. The mascarpone makes the dough softer, the lemon gives fragrance and freshness, and the result is fried fritters that are crispy, not greasy, and remain good even after a few hours. It’s a quick and easy recipe, ideal when you have little time but still want to prepare a homemade dessert.
Join me in the kitchen today for lemon fritters with mascarpone.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/4 cup mascarpone
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- peanut oil
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the mascarpone, baking soda or baking powder, the oil and mix.
Add the grated lemon zest and juice, knead well, if needed add a bit more flour, just enough to keep it from sticking to your hands.
Roll out the dough on the board into a thin sheet and cut it with a fluted wheel, you can always use a pasta machine if you prefer.
Heat the oil in a tall pot, place a small piece of dough inside, when it sizzles, it’s ready.
If you rolled by hand, I suggest rolling each fritter again quickly with the rolling pin, place a few fritters at a time in the oil and fry, turning them over, for only a few minutes.
Drain on kitchen paper and dust with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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LEMON FRITTERS with MASCARPONE
A friendly tip:
Use untreated lemons, as the zest really makes a difference. Don’t overdo it with the flour, the dough should remain soft.
Fry a few fritters at a time in very hot oil, use peanut oil, and dust with powdered sugar only at the end.
These mascarpone fritters are also perfect if you’re looking for a fragrant and lighter variation of the Carnival fritters without butter.
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FAQ LEMON FRITTERS with MASCARPONE
Do lemon fritters with mascarpone taste like cheese?
No, the mascarpone makes the dough soft, replaces the butter but is not noticeable in taste.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, they are good even the next day if stored well.
Are they lighter than classic fritters?
They are equally caloric.
Is the lemon mandatory?
No, but it adds fragrance and makes the fritters fresher.
Can I bake them or use an air fryer?
Absolutely yes! They are originally fried but can also be baked or cooked in an air fryer.
