Cheese Fritters

Whip up these sweet and creamy fritters for your holiday table. Cottage cheese is blended with egg, cream, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and nutmeg. Fried by the spoonful and dusted with confectioners' sugar, these are great served with jam.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 883 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup drained cottage cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup half-and-half
• 1.75 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat together cottage cheese and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in flour, half-and-half, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; mix until batter is just combined.

Step 3

Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.