Cloud fritters
Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for cloud fritters, also known as “nuvole di ricotta” or ricotta fritters. These are light and fluffy fritters made with ricotta cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
- In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil using a cookie scoop or a spoon.
- Fry the fritters until they are golden brown on both sides, turning them with a slotted spoon. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Optional: Dust the cloud fritters with powdered sugar and drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving.
- Serve the cloud fritters warm. They are delightful on their own or paired with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy your delicious cloud fritters!