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 mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cake-like inside, and have a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from the classic duo: lemon ricotta. Fritters are great served warm 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 a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat 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.