Best Ricotta Balls Italian Doughnuts Recipes

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EASY RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS



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Soft and fluffy, scrumptious doughnut holes made with ricotta cheese.

Provided by Lyuba Brooke

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp white granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Oil for frying
Powder sugar for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat about 5 cups of oil in a medium sauce pot, over medium to medium-high heat. Heat oil to about 315 degrees. (350 will cook doughnuts too fast on the outside and leave them raw on the inside.)
  • Set out a wire rack and cover it with a paper towel or two.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk ricotta, vanilla, sugar and eggs until all incorporated.
  • Add flour baking soda and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until completely mixed throughout.
  • Lay out a piece of parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  • Grease your hands with some cooking spray as well. Scoop out some dough and make about 1-inch balls. Lay them on the parchment paper while waiting to be fried.
  • Fry doughnut balls in batches of about 6 (as fitting to your sauce pot) for 5-7 minutes, until deep golden brown.
  • Take out the cooked doughnut balls and place them on a paper towel. After they are cooled for a couple of minutes, dust them with powder sugar.

ZEPPOLE



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Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts.

Provided by ARVILLALAR

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in the eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla. Mix gently over low heat until combined. Batter will be sticky.
  • Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil a few at a time. Zeppole will turn over by themselves. Fry until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Drain in a paper sack and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 24.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ZEPPOLE, ITALIAN RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS



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These Zeppole, ricotta doughnuts are so incredibly light... sweet and crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. As an added bonus, they are simply a snap to make at home.

Provided by Marisa

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese (full fat)
2 large eggs
canola oil or vegetable oil for deep frying
powdered sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a Medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and the 3 tablespoons of sugar and then set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or a hand held mixer, beat together the eggs and the ricotta cheese just until fairly smooth.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the ricotta mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • In a large heavy pot or a dutch oven, pour in enough oil to reach 2 inches high and heat to 375*. A candy thermometer comes in handy in order to get the right temperature and ensuring the oil does not drop under 350*, while you are frying between batches.
  • If the oil is not hot enough the doughnuts will be too soggy and if it is too hot then the outside will darken quickly leaving the inside under cooked.
  • Use a 1 1/2 inch scoop or 2 small spoons to drop bits of dough into the hot oil.
  • Fry the zeppole for about 2 to 3 minutes, turning often until they are puffed, fluffy and golden brown.
  • Larger sized doughnuts will need extra time. Use a slotted spoon to remove the zeppole from the pan and drain them on paper towels. Repeat until you have used up all the batter.
  • Dust with icing or powdered sugar and serve while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 17 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Calories 52 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for deep frying
6 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 pound ricotta cheese
2 1/2 cups flour
1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a deep saucepan, heat enough oil to deep fry (about half-way up the pot) to 350 to 365 degrees F.
  • Mix the ingredients together in a bowl with a wooden spoon in order until the batter is smooth.
  • Using 2 teaspoons, scoop a spoonful of batter then push it off into the hot oil with the other spoon. They will sink then float to the top of the oil. Turn them occasionally to fry evenly on all sides.
  • Drain on paper towels and then dip in powdered sugar or roll at the table in cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately.

REAL TASTY ITALIAN FRIED RICOTTA BALLS



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This recipe was giving to me from someone dear to me that I. Worked with years ago we would always trade recipes together. It was so much fun to do we all shared such great recipes together.

Provided by maroon7baby

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 12 15, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
oil (for frying) or shortening (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix all the above ingredients together and let stand for 1 hour.Using teaspoons, spoon out ingredients and form a ball. Then deep fry in a frying pan with some oil or shortening until light brown.then put on towel paper to drain then toss in powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar.
  • yes recipe can be doubled.
  • enjoy and.
  • share with family and friends.

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