Cheese Fritters Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Servings: 8 Info: "Watch these Cheese Fritters puff up into little golden balls. " DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy.
2. Add granulated sugar, vanilla and baking powder; mix well.
3. Mix in ricotta cheese.
4. Fold in flour a little at a time.
5. Cover bowl and let batter stand at room temperature 1 hour.
6. Pour oil 2 inches deep in a large saucepan or deep fryer.
7. Heat oil to 375-F (190-C) or until a 1" cube of bread turns golden brown almost immediately.
8. Drop batter a few tablespoonfuls at a time into hot oil.
9. Turn fritters.
10. When golden on both sides, remove from oil with a slotted spoon.
11. Drain on paper towels.
12. Arrange drained fritters on a platter.
13. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
14. Serve hot.