Lemon Ricotta Zeppole
- 1 cup all purpose flour + 2 tbsp
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pound ricotta fresh, drained
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons liqueur limoncello
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/3 pound frozen mixed berries
- 1/3 pound raspberries
- canola oil for frying
- powdered sugar to dust
- Sift flour, baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt into a large bowl. Add 2 tbsp sugar. Mix ricotta, eggs, 2 tbsp limoncello, lemon zest and juice then add to flour. Set aside.
- For the raspberry sauce, heat berries, remaining sugar and limoncello over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer, without stirring, for 3-4 mins, until liquid reduces by 1/2.
- Heat enough oil for deep frying in a large saucepan. Drop heaped spoonfuls of batter into oil, in batches, and fry for 4-5 mins, turning, until puffed and golden. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry sauce.
flour , baking powder, granulated sugar, ricotta fresh, eggs, liqueur limoncello, lemon zest, lemon juice, raspberries, canola oil, powdered sugar
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Lemon-Ricotta-Zeppole-1407455 (may not work)