I’m really not a big fan of frying, but for these I had to make the sacrifice, and I just so happen to have exactly 1 lb. of ricotta sitting in my frig. The key is make sure you’re not alone, and have company over so you can share these while they are still warm. Timing is everything so make sure you have the coffee brewing!
The texture on the inside is a little like the inside of a souffle, one bite and you’ll be smitten!
Pour oil into a wide but shallow saucepan, a couple inches deep, and heat over medium-high heat. Drop rounded teaspoons of batter into hot oil and fry, a few at a time, until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and serve!