Sfinge di Ricotta

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

• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese
• 4 cups cake flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.