These fried cheese fritters are a perfect addition to your Hanukkah table. Serve them hot with jam on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup drained cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1.75 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying , or as needed
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Instructions
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1
Beat together cottage cheese and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in flour, half-and-half, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; mix until batter is just combined.
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2
Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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3
Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
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