Frittelle: Italian for fritter. A small, sweet or savory, deep-fried cake made either by combining chopped food with a thick batter or by dipping pieces of food into a similar batter. Some of the more popular foods used for fritters are apples, corn and crab. (Source: Food Lover's Companion)
Using a medium size mixing bowl and a whisk, whip together the butter, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy.
Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until it forms a sticky batter. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This batter can be made and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Heat the oil to 325°F in a deep fry pan or a deep fryer. Drop spoonfuls one at a time into the hot oil. Fry on both sides till golden brown. Remove from the oil. Roll in a little sugar and allow to cool slightly on paper towels before serving. Enjoy as is or dip into warm nutella. Some other dipping sauce ideas; chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, any fruit sauce, any jam or marmalade.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (1454g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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Calories: 4866 | ||
Calories from Fat: 3863 (79%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 429.2g | 572 % | |
Saturated Fat 83.9g | 420 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 235.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 97.9g | ||
Cholesterol 1301.6mg | 400 % | |
Sodium 1514.1mg | 52 % | |
Potassium 1513mg | 40 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 136g | 40 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 17 % | |
Sugars, other 131.7g | ||
Protein 125.1g | 179 % | |
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Calories per serving: 4866
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