Baci di ricotta (ricotta munchkins)

Ingredients 

7 oz (200 g) of ricotta

2 eggs

1/2 cup of flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp confectioners sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Oil for frying

Directions 

Mix the eggs and ricotta together until they become a smooth mixture.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything well.

In a skillet, heat about an inch (2-3 cm) of oil. Once it is warm enough, drop the dough in using a teaspoon.

Fry them until they turn a light brown.

Take them out onto a paper towel.

Once they slightly cool off, top of with confectioners sugar.

Makes about 30

Thoughts

Baci di ricotta is an Italian pastry, and it means ricotta kisses.

This is the first time I made them, and they were wonderful! Very easy and fast to make as compared to donuts or usual munchkins.

I enjoyed these very much and found them to be unlike anything fried I’ve made before. They were fluffy, light, and didn’t soak up much oil which allowed for the real flavor to come through.

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them. Enjoy 🙂