Mini Ricotta Donuts Stuffed with Nutella
 
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Fried mini donuts that use ricotta cheese instead of butter! The result is a soft and fluffy donut with a crispy outside. Stuff them with Nutella and they're hard to resist!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: about 24 donuts
Ingredients
  • Canola oil (for deep frying)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Nutella
  • Icing sugar (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  3. Pour canola oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, about 1½ inches deep. Heat oil to about 370°F, using a deep-frying thermometer.
  4. Gently drop tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the oil, dropping smoothly to get the roundest ball possible. Fry 4-5 at a time, turning occasionally, until golden, 3-4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer donuts to a paper towel to drain. Repeat until batter is used up. Let donuts cool until they're easy to handle.
  5. Transfer Nutella into a syringe or piping bag with a long, pointy tip. It may be helpful to warm the nutella in the microwave for about 30 seconds first. Poke a small hole in the donuts, then insert syringe and fill with Nutella. Amounts will vary, but you should get a good feel for how much Nutella goes into each. Repeat with all donuts. Sprinkle with icing sugar, if desired, and serve.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/mini-ricotta-donuts-stuffed-with-nutella/