Quick Ricotta Doughnuts – just stir, roll and fry! Quick easy dessert that’s a crowd pleaser, every single time!

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Over the past few weeks I have been living and breathing books, studying and school. If I do make something to eat, it’s quick like these Quick Ricotta Doughnuts. Good thing these are also crispy on the outside, super soft, moist and delicious on the inside, otherwise quick or not would not matter 😉

Our family, like anyone else I think, loves a good doughnut, but unless you go out and buy them, it can be quite time consuming to make from scratch.
Not these doughnuts though. They’re not yeast-based, so they don’t require hours of rising time.

Instead you literally take 2-3 minutes to mix the dough, then you roll the balls and go straight to frying these babies. If you use a wide pot, you can be done frying in about 3 batches, but if you don’t like to waste too much oil like I do, then use a smaller pot and just fry fewer pieces at a time.
Can you see how these would be great to serve at your party as you watch the big movie awards? Oh yeah!

Finger food?  Check! Easy to make? Check! Super delicious? Check. A bite or two in each piece? Check! Should you run and make them right now? Check. Yes!

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Quick Ricotta Doughnuts

Ingredients for Quick Ricotta Doughnuts:

• full-fat ricotta cheese
• egg
• flour (+ more flour for rolling)
• SPLENDA® Granulated or granulated sugar
• vanilla extract
• baking soda
• Oil for frying

How to make Quick Ricotta Doughnuts:

• Combine 32 ounces of ricotta, 1 egg, 2/3 to 1 cup SPLENDA® Granulated  (or sugar) and 2 tsp vanilla extract together with a whisk until smooth and well mixed

• Add the 2 1/4 cups flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda, then with minimal amount of strokes, using a large fork mix everything together until just combined.

• Pour about 1 inch of virgin olive oil into a heavy bottomed pot or a dutch oven and heat over medium heat until 360F (insert a heatproof thermometer into the oil, without touching the bottom and check the temperature, or use a thermometer that attaches to the side of the pot).

• Now working quickly, use a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop or a regular tablespoon to spoon 1 tablespoon of dough into a flour filled bowl. Roll the ball in the flour,

then roll between the palms of your hands into a ball. Transfer to a well floured surface.

• Once the oil has heated to 360F, drop the rolled doughnut balls into the oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until deep golden color. The doughnuts should turn on their own, but if you overcrowd the pot they might need a little help turning. You can tear one doughnut apart to make sure they’re cooked all the way inside.

• Remove the fried doughnuts to a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot with a choice of jam, condensed milk or chocolate ganache.
  Allow the frying oil to cool, then discard.

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Quick Ricotta Doughnuts

4.86 from 7 votes

Soft and fluffy doughnuts made with ricotta cheese! A simple and delicious dessert recipe! 

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ricotta doughnuts

Calories: 37 kcal

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 60 round doughnuts

Ingredients

• Ingredients for Quick Ricotta Doughnuts
• One 32 oz container full fat ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 Cup flour + more flour for rolling
• 2/3 - 1 cup SPLENDA® Granulated or granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• Oil for frying

Instructions

How to make Quick Ricotta Doughnuts

1. Combine 32 ounces of ricotta, 1 egg, 2/3 to 1 cup SPLENDA® Granulated (or sugar) and 2 tsp vanilla extract together with a whisk until smooth and well mixed.

2. Add the 2¼ cups flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda, then with minimal amount of strokes, using a large fork mix everything together until just combined.

3. Pour about 1 inch of virgin olive oil into a heavy bottomed pot or a dutch oven and heat over medium heat until 360F (insert a heatproof thermometer into the oil, without touching the bottom and check the temperature, or use a thermometer that attaches to the side of the pot).
4. Now working quickly, use a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop or a regular tablespoon to spoon 1 tablespoon of dough into a flour filled bowl. Roll the ball in the flour, then roll between the palms of your hands into a ball. Transfer to a well floured surface.
5. Once the oil has heated to 360F, drop the rolled doughnut balls into the oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes or until deep golden color. The doughnuts should turn on their own, but if you overcrowd the pot they might need a little help turning. You can tear one doughnut apart to make sure they're cooked all the way inside.
6. Remove the fried doughnuts to a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot with a choice of jam, condensed milk or chocolate ganache.
7. Allow the frying oil to cool, then discard.

Nutrition Facts

Quick Ricotta Doughnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 17mg1%

Potassium 6mg0%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 4IU0%

Calcium 1mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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