Name: Ricotta Fritter Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup self-raising flour; ¼ cup caster sugar; 1 cup fresh smooth ricotta cheese; vegetable oil, for frying; Chocolate Coconut Sauce, to serve (see below)

Ricotta Fritter Balls

Served with thick cream, ice cream and chocolate sauce these fritters are delicious.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 cup self-raising flour

¼ cup caster sugar

1 cup fresh smooth ricotta cheese

vegetable oil, for frying

Chocolate Coconut Sauce, to serve (see below)

Method

Beat eggs in a bowl with electric beaters until foamy. Add self-raising flour, caster sugar and smooth ricotta cheese. Beat on low speed until combined. Stand 10 min.

Heat enough vegetable oil in a pan to be about 5cm deep. Using an oiled ice-cream scoop, scoop 3 at a time into hot oil. Cook for 2-3 min. Drain on paper towel. Dust with a little cocoa and icing sugar. Serve with Chocolate Coconut Sauce (see below).

CHOCOLATE COCONUT SAUCE

Place 30g butter into a microwave safe jug. Microwave for 40-45 sec on high, stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and 1/4 cup thickened cream with ½ teaspoon coconut essence. Stir and microwave for 30-40 sec to warm completely.

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