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Cheese Latkes
Learn the history of latkes, dating back to 13th century Italy. Includes recipe for Italian-style ricotta cheese latkes. Kosher, dairy, Hanukkah.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 cup high quality whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Nonstick cooking oil spray, for frying
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the nonstick oil in a food processor. Process the mixture for about 45 seconds, pausing a couple of times to scrape the sides, until the mixture forms a thick batter.
- Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking oil and heat over medium. Use a spoon to scoop up the batter, then pour it onto the hot skillet in the size/shape of silver dollar pancakes. Use 1-2 tablespoons of batter per pancake. Spread it out into a thin circle after it hits the skillet.
- Fry the latkes for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Test the first latke for doneness and make sure it’s cooked all the way through; if the latkes are browning faster than they’re cooking, reduce skillet heat. Expect some variation in the shape of the latkes, they won't form a perfect circle. Serve immediately.
- These latkes can be eaten plain or topped with a drizzle of honey. Other toppings include jam or preserves, sour cream, maple syrup, yogurt or agave nectar.
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Notes
- You will also need: Food processor, large skillet (nonstick is best)
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.