Sambuca Kisses

Light, airy ricotta fritters scented with sambuca and orange zest, fried until golden and dusted with icing sugar.

Vegetarian Italian Dessert Sweet Ricotta

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

192.1

kcal / serving

768.4 kcal total

Carbs

11.1g

per serving

44.5 g total

Fat

13.2g

per serving

52.6 g total

Protein

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Baking Powder

tsp

Sugar

1.5

tsp

Icing Sugar

To serve

Dairy

piece

Egg

Free-range

100

Ricotta

Fruits

tsp

Orange Zest

Grated

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

Liquids

tsp

Sambuca Liqueur

OilsFats

250

Vegetable Oil

Or corn oil, for frying

Method

Beat the egg and ricotta in a bowl until smooth.

Mix in the flour, baking powder, sambuca, sugar, and orange zest to form a smooth batter.

Heat 2cm of oil in a frying pan to 180°C.

Drop oiled teaspoons of batter into the hot oil in small batches.

Flip the fritters once they puff up and turn golden.

Drain the golden fritters on kitchen roll using a slotted spoon.

Repeat until all batter is used and dust thickly with sifted icing sugar.

Keep warm in a 150°C oven if not serving immediately.