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Ricotta-Sweet Potato Beignets

These ricotta-sweet potato beignets have a wonderful crisp gold-brown crust and tender insides, like a dessert version of hush puppies.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 51 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese preferably sheep's milk (see above)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • confectioners' sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix until smooth. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (the size of a walnut) and set aside on a plate. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  2. Just before serving, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot fitted with a deep-frying thermometer to 365°F (185°C). Working in batches to avoid crowding the pot, fry the balls until golden brown all over, moving them around in the oil to make sure they cook and brown evenly.
  3. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels or brown paper. Repeat with remaining beignets, making sure to let the oil return to 365°F (185°C) between batches. Dust the beignets with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Notes

  • The dough balls can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 51kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 51kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.