Sweet Zucchini Blossom Fritters

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the milky coffee with the egg yolks, the sugar and the grappa. ≈ 4 min
2. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, adding the salt. ≈ 3 min
3. Sift the flour into the egg yolk mixture, mixing until you have a very thick batter. ≈ 3 min
4. Gradually fold in the egg whites. ≈ 3 min
5. Add the vanilla baking powder, mix, and let everything rest in the refrigerator while you heat the oil for frying. ⏱ ≈ 2 hr
6. Wash and carefully dry the zucchini blossoms, then remove their base and the center. ≈ 2 min
7. Fry the blossoms in the hot oil, one at a time, until golden. ⏱ ≈ 8 min
8. Place the fritters on paper towels, then let them cool. Dust them with confectioners’ sugar before serving. ⏱ ≈ 20 min