Description
These crispy Manchego Cheese Fritters are golden, airy, and packed with nutty Manchego cheese. Served with a sticky, sweet-tart Pomegranate Beer Jam, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack. Perfect for entertaining or indulging in delicious homemade recipes!
Ingredients
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For the Pomegranate Beer Jam:
- 8 oz fresh pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup beer (pale lager recommended)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Manchego Cheese Fritters:
- Safflower oil, for frying
- 5 oz all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus more for finishing)
- 4 oz Manchego cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
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Make the Pomegranate Beer Jam:
- In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate arils, beer, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to low and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- The jam should be sticky and the pomegranate seeds softened. Set aside.
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Prepare the Fritters:
- Fill a heavy-bottomed pot (like a Dutch oven) halfway with safflower oil. Heat to 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in Manchego cheese.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in milk. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until combined.
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Fry the Fritters:
- Using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, drop batter into the hot oil.
- Fry for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Adjust heat as needed to maintain 350°F.
- Transfer fritters to paper towels and immediately sprinkle with salt.
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Serve:
- Serve warm with the pomegranate beer jam on the side or spooned over the fritters.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best crisp texture.
- If needed, keep fritters warm in a 200°F oven while frying the rest.
- Substitute safflower oil with vegetable or canola oil if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg