Sfinge di Ricotta

10 Reviews

“A Sicilian treat; ricotta cheese, flour, and sugar fried to an elegant golden brown and lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar.” - by Liz

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Original recipe yields 2 -4 dozen

Directions

In a large bowl; mix eggs, white sugar, and ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and flour. If the batter is dry mix in a little of the milk.
In a frying pan over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden. Turn to cook cookies evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain cookies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

Calories
91 cal
5%

Fat
2.1 g
3%

Carbs
14.2 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (10)

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ValleyGirl

Jan. 7, 2011

"Can you scream FUNNEL CAKE! AWESOME! Put in a ziplock, snipped corner and made it like a funnel cake in peanut oil. AWESOME RECIPE!..." See more"

Nanette

Apr. 9, 2006

"These were great! Just like Nonna used to make. very moist. If you don't have cake flour use: 1 c of all purpose flour minus 2 T, then add 2 T of cornstarch. Blend well.It works for most recipes. Than..." See moreks, Liz for this one."

palang

Jul. 16, 2006

"This taste just like my Grandma used to make. It is so easy and just one bowl to clean, if your a true Sicilian or would like to be one, try these. Yummo! Kid friendly finger food...." See more"

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