LEMON RICOTTA FRITTERS

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These mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cakelike 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Pinch salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.