Lemon Ricotta Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp organic sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- pinch salt
- canola oil, for frying
- confectioners sugar
- honey or berry jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix eggs, cheese, sugar and vanilla extract with a fork.
- Add flour, baking powder, lemon zest and salt, stirring just until moistened.
- In a deep pot heat oil to 375°F.
- Drop batter by the tablespoonful, a few at a time, into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
- Dust with confectioners sugar.
- Serve warm with honey or jam.