How to Make Pumpkin Zeppole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving a delicious and unique treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than pumpkin zeppole. These Italian-inspired donut holes are fried to golden perfection and infused with the warm and comforting flavors of fall. Whether you're hosting a cozy autumn gathering or simply want to indulge in a homemade delight, pumpkin zeppole are sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Made with a simple dough that's mixed with pumpkin puree, these zeppole are light and airy wi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese, well drained
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Canola oil, for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 24 to 30 zeppole

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Whisk ricotta, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in a separate mixing bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into dry ingredients. Mix together until mixture becomes a loose batter.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Use one spoon to scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough and a second spoon to carefully push dough into hot oil. Fry in batches for about 1 minute. If zeppole don't turn over by themselves after 1 minute, gently turn each with a strainer to brown on the other side, about 1 more minute. Remove with a strainer and drain on cooling rack.
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 111mg