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 confectioner's sugar, these are great served with jam.

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

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• ¼ cup half-and-half
• 1 cup drained cottage cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, beat the cottage cheese and egg together. Stir in the half-and-half, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.

Step 2

Fill a deep pot to the 2-inch mark with oil. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot!