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TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN CHEESE FRITTERS

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TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN CHEESE FRITTERS

TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN CHEESE FRITTERS

Light, fluffy cheese fritters made with fresh urda cheese or ricotta, delicately spiced and fried to golden perfection. These homemade treats are perfect warm or cold, and even better the next day.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 10 min
🍽️ Servings: About 20-25 fritters

Ingredients

  • 250 g urda cheese (or ricotta)
  • 1 egg
  • 120 ml milk
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar (e.g., Bourbon vanilla)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ΒΌ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Zest of Β½ lemon
  • 1 liter oil, for frying
  • 1 tbsp vanilla powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix urda (or ricotta) with egg and milk until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Add dry ingredients to the urda mixture and stir until well incorporated. The dough should be elastic and thick enough not to drip off the spoon.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-low heat until hot.
  5. Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of dough directly into the hot oil. Don’t worry about shaping them perfectly; they will puff up and become round as they fry. Turn occasionally for even browning.
  6. Fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  7. Dust warm fritters with vanilla powdered sugar. Serve warm or cold. They remain delicious even the next day.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Use fresh urda or ricotta for the best texture and flavor.
  • Fry on medium-low heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
  • Dust fritters with powdered sugar once slightly cooled for an attractive finish.
  • Perfect as a snack, dessert, or breakfast treat.

🍽️ Perfect For

  • Traditional Romanian breakfasts and snacks
  • Family gatherings and celebrations
  • Homemade fried cheese delicacies

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

These traditional Romanian cheese fritters offer a delicious balance of spice, sweetness, and creaminess. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, they are a must-try comfort food classic.