Pumpkin Zeppole Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Zeppole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese, well drained; 1/2 cup pumpkin puree; 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese, well drained
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Canola oil, for frying

1
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
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.
3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Zeppole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Zeppole

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