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    Home » Recipes » Antipasti and Light Bites

    Chestnut Fritters with Ricotta, Pecorino and Truffle Honey

    Published: Nov 21, 2017, Last updated: Sep 23, 2020 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chestnut fritters made with only three ingredients and served warm with ricotta, slices of pecorino cheese and drizzled with truffle honey. An absolutely delicious Autumn snack, ready in a matter of minutes.

    Naturally sweet and insanely delicious, these fritters are made using a simple batter and go perfectly with the creamy ricotta, salty pecorino and truffle honey. If you're not a fan of truffle you can use any floral honey instead, enjoy these festive fritters with little glasses of red wine.

    chestnut fritters topped with ricotta, pecorino cheese and honey on a blue plate

    I came across these chestnut fritters six years ago when travelling and volunteering in Tuscany. We were lucky enough to have a welcoming, Italian Nonna that loved nothing more than to feed people as our neighbour. These chestnut fritters with ricotta, pecorino and honey were once served on a chilly morning (yes morning) and truly scoffed with little glasses of red wine and grappa.

    Have you ever used chestnut flour? It's brilliant for all sorts of dishes from gnocchi and pasta to cakes and pancakes. It has a chalky texture and a wonderful sweetness so add less sugar when using it for baking.

    There are only 3 ingredients to make these chestnut fritters;

    • chestnut flour
    • water
    • salt

    It's that simple. I've tried making these with added baking powder and/or bicarbonate of soda but it gives the fritters a lighter pancake texture which is not how they are supposed to be. Just good old chestnut flour and water makes these delicious, little rustic bites that are great for a special breakfast, snack or treat...I mean I would even have these for dessert, they are the perfect mix of sweet and savoury.

    How To Make Chestnut Fritters - Step By Step

    Mix together the chestnut flour, salt and water until smooth and slightly thick.

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan and drop a heaped tablespoon of batter onto the hot pan in batches. Fry the fritters on one side for one minute then flip over, fry for a few seconds until crispy and place on top of kitchen paper to drain.

    Serve the chestnut fritters warm with slices of pecorino cheese, a spoonful of ricotta and a drizzle of truffle honey.

    Tip: You don't want too much oil when frying (only around 3 tbsp), you may need to add extra oil in between batches.

    step by step photos for making chestnut fritters

    More Easy Snacks To Try;

    • Bagna Cauda, anchovy, garlic & butter sip
    • Cecina Toscana - Tuscan chickpea flatbread
    • Artichoke dip - parmesan, lemon, garlic
    • Mozzarella in Carrozza - Fried mozzarella sandwiches

    a close up of chestnut fritters topped with pecorino cheese, ricotta and honey

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    Chestnut Fritters with Pecorino, Ricotta and Truffle Honey

    Chestnut fritters made with only three ingredients and served warm with ricotta, slices of pecorino cheese and drizzled with truffle honey. An absolutely delicious Autumn snack, ready in a matter of minutes.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 15 fritters
    Calories 71kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups (150g) chestnut flour
    • â…” + ¼ cup (220ml) water
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • sunflower oil ,for frying
    • pecorino cheese ,for serving
    • ricotta cheese ,for serving
    • truffle honey or floral honey, for drizzling

    Instructions

    • Mix together the chestnut flour, salt and water until smooth and slightly thick.
    • Heat 3 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan and drop a heaped tablespoon of batter onto the hot pan in batches you may need to add more oil in between batches. Fry the fritters on one side until browned and crispy then flip over, fry for a few seconds and place on top of kitchen paper to drain.
    • Serve the chestnut fritters warm with slices of pecorino cheese, a spoonful of ricotta and a drizzle of truffle honey.

    Notes

    • Please note this recipe was tested and developed using metric measurements all imperial measurements are approximate.
    • Cals per fritter

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah

      November 29, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      I've never eaten a chestnut... I'm not even sure what they taste like! But I want to try one now 😀5 stars

      Reply
    2. colleen kennedy

      November 23, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      I've never had anything like this, but now I want to! SOunds delicious!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        November 24, 2017 at 10:51 am

        Thanks so much Colleen, they are so easy to make!

        Reply
    3. Julia

      November 22, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      My mouth is watering here :)! If I ever find chestnut flour around here, I will be making these 🙂5 stars

      Reply
    4. Dannii

      November 22, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      Honey and ricotta goes so well together and truffle honey sounds incredible. This would make a great festive treat.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Amy | The Cook Report

      November 22, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      This sounds fantastic! Love the sound of that honey 🙂5 stars

      Reply
    6. Felesha Bell

      November 22, 2017 at 1:26 pm

      Wow! Never heard of chestnut flour!!! These look fantastic and I love the idea of serving them with honey! Yum!!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

      November 22, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      A simple dish, but looks and sounds so delicious. The use of chestnut flour gives that lovely difference to the taste and texture; served with the cheese and honey, is just a perfect plate of deliciousness.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Jill

      November 22, 2017 at 2:47 am

      I've not used chestnut flour before but these look like something I need to try!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

      November 22, 2017 at 2:27 am

      I am so intrigued by chestnut flour. I have never seen that but look forward to trying it out. I love all your step by step photos!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Cindy @ The Sweet Nerd

      November 21, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      This makes me miss Tuscany! I love the use of chestnut flour - I've used it occasionally but I have to try these fritters. Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      November 21, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      These sound delicious! I have never had chestnut flour but it looks amazing.5 stars

      Reply
    12. Dana

      November 21, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      This sounds so good! I've never had anything with chestnuts, believe it or not, but I've always wondered what they're like. I'm up for anything that serves with cheese 🙂

      Reply

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