Orange Ricotta Zeppole (Italian Ricotta Doughnuts)

Name: Orange Ricotta Zeppole (Italian Ricotta Doughnuts)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable); ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ½ tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt; 2 tbsp white granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery (*see post for notes on ricotta); 2 tsp orange zest (or measure with your heart); powdered (confectioner's) sugar, granulated sugar, or melted chocolate for topping

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Lightly crisp on the outside, tender and cakey on the inside, these Orange Ricotta Zeppole are everything you want in a homemade Italian doughnut. Infused with fresh orange zest and creamy ricotta cheese, they strike the perfect balance between sweet, citrusy, and comforting.

Updated at: Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:30:23 GMT