Make traditional Italian Frittelle di Carnevale with this simple recipe.

Frittelle di Carnevale

Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, Frittelle di Carnevale embody the joyful spirit of this colorful festival! During the happiest time of the year, trays filled with fragrant fried sweets bring the magic of Carnival to your table. These fritters with raisins have a soft interior and a crispy exterior, enclosing a velvety custard cream that melts gently in your mouth.

Enjoy them warm, dusted with a generous cascade of powdered sugar. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack or to conclude a costume party with flair. Each bite of Frittelle di Carnevale releases the citrusy aroma of orange zest and the enveloping sweetness of cream, delighting both young and old!

Don’t miss these delicious fritter variations:

• Baked Frittelle
• Ricotta Frittelle
• Castagnole
• Rice Frittelle
• Soft Lemon Frittelle
• Carnival Tortelli
• Raisin Tortelli with Orange Scent

Ingredients

• Flour – 300g
• Sugar – 50g
• Eggs – 2
• Milk – 250ml
• Butter – 50g
• Yeast – 15g
• Raisins – 100g
• Orange zest – 1
• Custard cream – as needed
• Powdered sugar – for dusting

Instructions

1. Soak the raisins in warm water.
2. Mix flour and sugar in a bowl.
3. Add eggs, milk, and melted butter, mixing until smooth.
4. Dissolve yeast in a little warm milk and add to the mixture.
5. Incorporate the drained raisins and orange zest.
6. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
7. Heat oil in a pan and fry spoonfuls of dough until golden.
8. Drain on paper towels and fill with custard cream.
9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Total Time: 90 min

Cuisine: Italian