Jun 08 2026
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Ricotta Zeppoles Recipe

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Time30m
Serves4

nutella dipping sauce, blueberry jam

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Frying Ingredients

Dipping Sauces

Method

Preparing the Dough

  1. 1

    Mix the Wet Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Frying the Zeppoles

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry the Zeppoles

    Using a spoon, drop small balls of dough into the hot oil, frying in batches. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  3. 6

    Drain and Cool

    Remove the zeppoles from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Serve

    Dust the zeppoles with powdered sugar and serve warm with Nutella and blueberry jam for dipping.

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