Ricotta Puffs With Orange Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup clear honey
1 tsp orange extract
10.5 oz fresh ricotta cheese
1/3 cup self-rising flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 None large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
None None vegetable oil, to deep-fry
1 tbsp pistachios, chopped
None None orange zest, to garnish
None None shredded orange zest, to garnish

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 mins, or until syrupy. Let cool then stir in orange extract.
Combine ricotta, flour, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
Heat oil, 4 inches deep, in a large saucepan to 350\u00b0F. Working in batches, fry heaped tablespoons of ricotta mixture for 2 mins, or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer puffs to a tray lined with paper towels.
Drizzle warm puffs with honey syrup and sprinkle with pistachios. Garnish with orange zest. Serve.