Sfinge di Ricotta Recipe
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Sfinge di Ricotta

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 -4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
  • 4 cups cake flour

Directions

  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.
  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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 91 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2011 by ValleyGirl   view full review
Can you scream FUNNEL CAKE! AWESOME! Put in a ziplock, snipped corner and made it like a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2006 by Nanette   view full review
These were great! Just like Nonna used to make. very moist. If you don't have cake flour use:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by palang   view full review
This taste just like my Grandma used to make. It is so easy and just one bowl to clean, if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by love to cook!   view full review
Delicious! Like chewy little donuts, only better!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Matt Meola (af0d)   view full review
Excellent recipe, always a hit with the family. I like to add in 2 tablespoons of almond...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by NELIPOT   view full review
These were very tasty--sort of like rich doughnut holes. Kids would probably enjoy helping mix...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by MAMABEAC   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly and they were pretty good. We definitely liked them better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by KIM620   view full review
Excellent recipe. Stayed fresh overnight.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2011 by tmeola   view full review
It's a hit!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by KELLYBAEHR   view full review
Excellent. They became part of my menu every Hannuka

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