Ingredients

How to make it

  • Directions
  • Make the curd:
  • 1. Prepare an ice-water bath. Combine yolks, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add butter, stirring until it melts. Immediately strain through a fine sieve into a nonreactive bowl. Set bowl over ice-water bath, and place plastic wrap directly onto the surface of curd to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  • 2. Make the fritters: Heat oil in a medium saucepan to 350 degrees. Sift flours, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl.
  • 3. Mix together eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl until just combined. Add ricotta, lemon zest, and vanilla, and stir until well combined. Add flour mixture, and stir until smooth.
  • 4. Using an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, carefully drop a few balls of dough into oil. Cook, turning 2 to 3 times, until golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature of oil. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on a plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Transfer curd to a serving bowl, and serve with fritters.
  • Makes About 40 (serves about 6)
  • Notes:
  • Chilling the ricotta mixture after mixing it allows the flavors to come together and makes the balls easier to form.
  • Using a freshly made ricotta makes all the difference in these delicious fried morsels.
  • Do not crowd the pan; cook only a few fritters at a time. They taste best when served immediately after frying.

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    " It was excellent "
    peetabear ate it and said...
    what a great recipe... thank you for posting it...
    five forks
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  • angelgirl94 14 years ago
    Is there anything better than fried cheese? I think not. Great recipe! Thanks for posting. :)
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    " It was excellent "
    goblue434 ate it and said...
    Sounds Really Delicious.
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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    love this one thanks
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  • 22566 14 years ago
    Thank-you for this wonderful sounding pastry!

    I hope you have had a good 4th.

    Kind Regards

    Joyce
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