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Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze

Name: Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 3 cups; Baking powder, 2½ teaspoons; Granulated sugar, ¼ cup; Salt, ½ teaspoon; Lemon zest, 1 tablespoon; Orange zest, 1 tablespoon; Eggs, 2 large; Whole milk, 1 cup; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Oil for frying (vegetable or canola), as needed; Powdered sugar, 1 cup; Limoncello, ¼ cup; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon

These frittelle are soft, golden bites of dough infused with citrus zest and a sweet limoncello glaze—the perfect ending to your Italian feast.

4.9(946 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 30, 2026

Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Frittelle Dough

For the Limoncello Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 121 kcal
Protein: 2.3 g
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 3.2 g
Fiber: 0.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2901 kcal
Protein: 56 g
Carbs: 479 g
Fat: 77 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 3 cups	1320	36	276	3	12
Baking powder 2½ teaspoons	5	0	2	0	0
Granulated sugar ¼ cup	194	0	50	0	0
Salt ½ teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon zest 1 tablespoon	2	0	1	0	0
Orange zest 1 tablespoon	3	0	1	0	0
Eggs 2 large	144	12	1	10	0
Whole milk 1 cup	149	8	12	8	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	1	0	0
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola) as needed	500	0	0	56	0
Powdered sugar 1 cup	468	0	120	0	0
Limoncello ¼ cup	100	0	15	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Tip: Zesting the citrus directly over the dough helps preserve flavorful oils.
2
Add citrus zest
Stir in the lemon and orange zests.
3
Incorporate wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla. Gradually combine with the dry mixture until a smooth dough forms.

Preparing the Glaze

1
Mix glaze ingredients
In a small bowl, blend the powdered sugar, limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth.
2
Adjust consistency
Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.
3
Set aside glaze
Set aside for drizzling.

How to Make Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry the Frittelle
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of dough, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
2
Drain the Frittelle
Transfer fried frittelle to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3
Glaze the Frittelle
While still warm, drizzle the limoncello glaze over each piece for a glossy finish.