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Croatian Pecorino Croissant Fritters
A fusion of Croatian and Italian flavors, these crispy fritters are a twist on traditional croissants filled with creamy Pecorino cheese.
⏱30 min🍽12 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 package (thawed) Croissant doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●8 oz, crumbled Pecorino cheese
- ●4 oz, crumbled Festive cheese
- ●1, beaten Egg
- ●1 cup (for dusting) Flour
- ●1/2 cup, for frying Oil
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Instructions
- 1
Dust the thawed croissant dough with flour and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- 2
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together crumbled Pecorino and Festive cheese.
- 4
Place a spoonful of cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 5
Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg and fold in half to form a triangle.
- 6
Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 8
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.