Le zeppole: dolci, speciali e piene di gusto 🫶

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch with less cost.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

In a saucepan, combine 250ml of water, 70g of butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 150g of flour and stir until the mixture forms a dough.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding 3 whole eggs, mixing until smooth.

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

Spoon the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

For the cream, whisk together 2 egg yolks, 80g of sugar, 25g of cornstarch, and 200ml of milk in a saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in 50ml of heavy cream and a splash of liqueur if desired.

Fill the fried dough with the cream and top with syruped cherries for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

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