Lemon Ricotta Fritters

Name: Lemon Ricotta Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; Pinch salt; 3 large eggs; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar; Honey or strawberry jam

These delicious fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cake-like inside, and have a lovely citrusy flavor. They're great served with jam or honey. —Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Pinch salt
3 large eggs
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar
Honey or strawberry jam

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, cheese, sugar and extract. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, several at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm with honey or jam.

Nutrition Facts

1 fritter (calculated without honey): 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Ricotta Fritters in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2017