Ricotta fritters with coffee sugar Recipe

If you’ve been craving a sweet dessert that brings together creamy cheese and a subtle coffee twist, this ricotta fritters with coffee sugar recipe might be just the thing for you. Picture delicate, airy fritters dusted with a sweet coffee-infused sprinkle. It’s an easy treat that feels fancy enough for a special occasion but low-key enough for any random weeknight.

You’ll use simple pantry staples, whip up a quick batter, then fry until golden. The real magic happens when you coat these fritters in coffee sugar, which gives a gentle espresso-flavored crunch. Ready to dive in?

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained if necessary)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the coffee sugar:

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (or finely ground coffee beans)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir until everything is well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing so your fritters stay light.
4. In a small dish, stir the coffee powder into the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until evenly combined, then set this coffee sugar aside.
5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. To test the oil, drop a tiny bit of batter in—if it sizzles and rises to the top, you’re good to go.
6. Carefully spoon rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying about three or four at a time. Cook until golden brown on each side, roughly 2–3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. While they’re still warm, roll or sprinkle the fritters in the coffee sugar, letting the flavors melt into each bite.

Tips & Variations

• Swap out flavors: Not a coffee fan? You can flavor the sugar with a pinch of cinnamon or even cocoa powder.
• Test the oil temperature: If you don’t have a thermometer, do a small test fritter first. If it browns too quickly, lower the heat.
• Try a different topping: Instead of coffee sugar, you can drizzle warm chocolate sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts

Use these values as a rough guide, since exact counts vary based on portion size and frying oil absorption.

Final Thoughts

These ricotta fritters are a fun spin on the usual doughnut hole. The coffee sugar adds just enough coffee essence without overpowering the creamy ricotta texture. If you’re in the mood for a quick dessert that delivers big flavor, set aside a few minutes to whip up a batch. You’ll likely reach for a second one (or a third) before you can even blink.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Are these fritters best served hot or cold?
  They taste best warm, right after you roll them in the coffee sugar.

• Can I make them in an air fryer?
  Yes, you can. Lightly spray the fritters with oil and cook at 360°F (180°C) for about 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

• Can I freeze leftover fritters?
  You sure can. Let them cool first, then freeze in a single layer. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until they’re warmed through.

Ricotta fritters with coffee sugar Recipe

Recipe by Alpine Mountain Coffee

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Servings

12

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

6

minutes

Calories

150

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained if necessary)

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

• For the coffee sugar:

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (or finely ground coffee beans)

Directions

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, egg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir until everything is well combined.
• In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing so your fritters stay light.
• In a small dish, stir the coffee powder into the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until evenly combined, then set this coffee sugar aside.
• Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. To test the oil, drop a tiny bit of batter in—if it sizzles and rises to the top, you’re good to go.
• Carefully spoon rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying about three or four at a time. Cook until golden brown on each side, roughly 2–3 minutes per side.
• Transfer fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
• While they’re still warm, roll or sprinkle the fritters in the coffee sugar, letting the flavors melt into each bite.

Notes

• Swap out flavors: Not a coffee fan? You can flavor the sugar with a pinch of cinnamon or even cocoa powder.
  Test the oil temperature: If you don’t have a thermometer, do a small test fritter first. If it browns too quickly, lower the heat.
  Try a different topping: Instead of coffee sugar, you can drizzle warm chocolate sauce on top.