Strawberry Melange Fritters
Recipe from Bargetto Winery, first shared on Web Winery in 2002. Open
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Whole strawberries dipped in a light batter made with Bargetto's Melange wine and whipped egg whites, fried and dusted with powdered sugar.
- CourseDessert
- Yield4 servings
- Original recipe byShawn Stanchfield
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the flour, cornstarch and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the wine, egg yolks and canola oil until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Wash and dry the strawberries. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F.
- Whip the egg whites to soft peaks, add the sugar and keep whipping to stiff peaks. Fold them into the batter just before frying.
- Dip the strawberries in the batter and fry until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar and serve at once.
Pair with
Melange, the Bargetto wine in the batter.
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