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!
Author: Chelsea
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
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour canola oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, about 1½ inches deep. Heat oil to about 370°F, using a deep-frying thermometer.
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.
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/