Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze

Name: Zesty Italian Festa Frittelle with Limoncello Glaze
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 frittelle
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Baking powder; Granulated sugar; Salt; Lemon zest; Orange zest; Eggs; Whole milk; Vanilla extract; Oil for frying (vegetable or canola); Powdered sugar; Limoncello; Lemon juice

A delightful Italian treat with a tangy twist

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

1 h 30 min
24 frittelle
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Frittelle Dough

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

For the Limoncello Glaze

Powdered sugar

1 cup

Limoncello

¼ cup

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Making the Dough

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Zesting the citrus directly over the dough helps preserve flavorful oils.

Add citrus zest

Stir in the lemon and orange zests.

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

Mix glaze ingredients

In a small bowl, blend the powdered sugar, limoncello, and lemon juice until smooth.

Adjust consistency

Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice as needed.

Set aside glaze

Set aside for drizzling.

Cooking Process

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.

Ensure oil temperature is steady at 350°F to avoid greasy frittelle. Test a small piece of dough first to ensure the oil is ready.

Drain the Frittelle

Transfer fried frittelle to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Glaze the Frittelle

While still warm, drizzle the limoncello glaze over each piece for a glossy finish.

Plating & Serving