Tortelli Dolci Di Ricotta

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Icing sugar - For dusting
• Butter - 100 grams
• Salt - A pinch
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Flour - 500 grams
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Eggs - 2
• Sugar - 150 grams
• Ricotta cheese - 500 grams

Let's Get Started

1. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with sugar, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. In another bowl, mix the flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the butter to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Add the ricotta mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough and cut out circles. Place a spoonful of the ricotta filling in the center of each circle.
6. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges.
7. Fry the tortelli in hot oil until golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels and dust with icing sugar before serving.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Dessert
• Prep Time: 60 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 45g
• Protein: 10g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Sugar: 20g