FRITTERS WITH LEMON MOUSSE AND STRAWBERRIES

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Deep-fried fritters are wonderful on their own, but they become over-the-top amazing with a creamy lemon mousse and sweet strawberries. Raspberries and blueberries yield equally good results. -Shannon Bell, Woodstock, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
TOPPING:
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sugar
FRITTERS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and a thermometer reads at least 170°. Do not allow to boil. Immediately remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., For topping, in a small bowl, toss strawberries with honey and sugar. Let stand until juices are released from strawberries., For fritters, in a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. , To serve, spoon mousse into dessert dishes; top with strawberries. Serve with fritters. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Widusha Ruwanjana
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I'm giving this recipe one star because I can't give it zero stars.


Alasmine Akter
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. Don't bother making it.


Akpayi TV
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The fritters were dry and overcooked. I won't be making this recipe again.


linathi zobho
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These fritters are way too sweet! I couldn't even finish one.


Caiden keith
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The instructions were a bit confusing, and I ended up making a few mistakes.


Samuel Kelechi
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I had trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Yusuf Pickett
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The fritters didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected, but they still tasted good.


Md Giyam Md
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These fritters are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


warren bishop
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious.


Nicole Segundo
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These fritters are so versatile. You can serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also great for parties and potlucks.


Rijan Pandey
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I made these fritters for my kids, and they loved them! They're a fun and easy snack that's also healthy and nutritious.


Gael Gutierrez
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These fritters are the perfect way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of stale bread lying around, and this is a great way to turn them into something delicious.


Owen Moosw
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the fritters, the tartness of the lemon mousse, and the freshness of the strawberries all come together perfectly.


Anjelah Ochieng
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The fritters turned out perfectly golden brown and fluffy on the inside. The lemon mousse was light and airy, and the strawberries added a pop of color and sweetness.


Samantha ReeMixXx
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I'm not much of a baker, but these fritters were surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any trouble following them.


Elle Cheema
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These fritters were a hit at my brunch party! The lemon mousse and strawberries added a refreshing and tangy flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the fritters perfectly.