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As in virtually every other pumpkin dessert, I think using pure canned pumpkin will give you the best results–it has more concentrated flavor than freshly roasted pumpkin. These light, not-too-sweet Italian doughnuts were adapted from a recipe by my old friend, Jennifer Perillo. I usually toss these in cinnamon sugar when they’re still slightly warm.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese, well drained
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Canola oil, for frying
Directions
Step 1
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
Step 2
Whisk ricotta, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in a separate mixing bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into dry ingredients. Mix together until mixture becomes a loose batter.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 4
Use one spoon to scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough and a second spoon to carefully push dough into hot oil. Fry in batches for about 1 minute. If zeppole don't turn over by themselves after 1 minute, gently turn each with a strainer to brown on the other side, about 1 more minute. Remove with a strainer and drain on cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 272 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol55mg | 18% |
| Sodium327mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars7g | |
| Protein7g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
| Calcium144mg | 11% |
| Iron2mg | 10% |
| Potassium111mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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