These pillowy soft doughnuts with rich chocolate dipping sauce couldn't be simpler. This recipe makes the perfect amount to serve 2, but feel free to scale up the batter and sauce, if you want to serve more.
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Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Cal/Serv:
521
Ingredients
For the sauce
3Tbsp.
chocolate hazelnut spread, we used Nutella
3Tbsp.
double cream
For the doughnuts
100g
ricotta
1/2tsp.
vanilla extract
1
medium egg
2Tbsp.
caster sugar
50g
plain flour
1/2tsp.
baking powder
Vegetable oil, to fry
Icing sugar, to dust
Directions
Step 1First, make the chocolate sauce. Melt the chocolate hazelnut spread and cream in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Once combined and smooth, set bowl aside.
Step 2For the doughnuts, in a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta, vanilla, egg and sugar until combined. Sift over the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Using a large metal spoon fold to combine.
Step 3Pour oil into a medium, heavy-based, deep pan so that it’s 5cm deep. Heat oil to 180°C. Meanwhile, line a baking tray with kitchen paper.
Step 4Carefully drop heaped tsps of the dough into the hot oil (you should have about 10 doughnuts). Fry for 3min, turning occasionally, or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer on to the kitchen paper to drain.
Step 5Transfer to a board or platter, dust with icing sugar and serve with the chocolate sauce.
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