Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Cutumé: Sicilian Ricotta and Honey Fritters
Discover cutumé, traditional Sicilian sweet fritters bursting with sheep's ricotta, drizzled with warm honey and dusted with cinnamon. Light, fragrant, and utterly delightful!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300g sheep’s ricotta
- ✓ 150g plain flour
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ Sunflower oil for frying
- ✓ 200g honey
- ✓ Ground cinnamon
📊 Nutritional Information
Cutumé are petite, aromatic Sicilian fritters made from sheep’s ricotta, flour, and eggs, gently fried before being soaked in warm honey and sprinkled with cinnamon. Rooted in rustic peasant traditions, these treats capture the heart of Sicilian home cooking — perfect for a comforting finish to a meal or alongside a cosy glass of sweet wine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
The evening before, place the ricotta in the fridge to drain any excess whey.
- 2
The next day, mash the ricotta with a fork and combine it with the sifted flour, eggs, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- 3
Mix well until you have a smooth, firm batter. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- 4
Heat plenty of sunflower oil in a deep pan. Using a spoon, carefully drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden all over.
- 5
Drain the fritters on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- 6
Gently warm the honey in a bain-marie and pour over the cutumé, then dust with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- 7
Serve the cutumé warm, fragrant and inviting.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer flavour, stir in a teaspoon of grated orange zest or a splash of anise-flavoured liqueur into the batter. For a lighter take, bake the fritters in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes instead of frying.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the cutumé covered at room temperature for up to one day.
- • Reheat briefly to refresh their crispness before serving.
- • Avoid refrigerating as the honey can crystallise and alter the texture.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy these cutumé alongside a glass of semi-dry Marsala, whose amber notes and balanced sweetness beautifully complement the honey’s richness and the ricotta’s creaminess.
Why not bring a little slice of Sicily into your kitchen with these charming cutumé? They’re wonderfully simple to make and utterly moreish, perfect for sharing over a relaxed afternoon tea or as a sweet finale to a family meal. Do give this recipe a go — your friends and loved ones will thank you for it!
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