Description
Irresistibly fluffy pumpkin fritters topped with a rich bourbon cream cheese glaze, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For the Fritters:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tbsp bourbon (more or less to taste)
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (optional, if you want to thin the glaze more)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove fritters and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
Tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Fritters