Lemon Ricotta Zeppole

12 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 lb fresh ricotta, drained
  • 3 None eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tbsp limoncello liqueur
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 lb frozen mixed berries
  • 1/3 lb raspberries
  • None None canola oil, for frying
  • None None powdered sugar, to dust

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    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.

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