Ricotta Cheese Fritters Recipe Recipe

Name: Ricotta Cheese Fritters Recipe Recipe
Ingredients: For the fritters; * 4 cups canola oil, for deep-frying; * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; * 1/2 cup cake flour; * 1 tablespoon baking powder; * 1 teaspoon coarse salt; * 4 large eggs; * 1/4 cup granulated sugar; * 1 pound ricotta cheese, drained; * 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest; * 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; * confectioners' sugar, for dusting; For the curd; * 8 large egg yolks; * 1 cup granulated sugar; * 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; * 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons); * 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; * 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces