Zeppole with Chocolate Sauce

Zeppole with Chocolate Sauce
45 min.
50
252kcal

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Zeppole with Chocolate Sauce is a delightful Italian treat that will take your taste buds on a joyride! These light, airy dough balls are perfectly puffed up to create a deliciously indulgent snack. Imagine biting into a warm zeppole, its golden-brown exterior giving way to a soft and pillowy interior, all while being dipped into a rich, velvety chocolate sauce. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also makes a generous serving for up to 50 people, making it perfect for gatherings, parties, or special occasions.

The best part? You can make the chocolate sauce ahead of time, allowing you to focus on creating the zeppole when your guests arrive. The combination of bittersweet chocolate, honey, and cream achieves a luxurious dip that's hard to resist. Additionally, the subtle hint of lemon zest in the dough balances the sweetness, ensuring each bite is a delightful experience.

Whether you’re serving these as an appetizer for a lively celebration or as a delectable snack at a family get-together, zeppole will surely impress your guests. They’ll be raving about these little bites of heaven long after the last bite! So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare for a fun-filled cooking adventure that will have everyone asking for the secret to your delicious zeppole!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon yeast dry (from 1 envelope)
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 70% chopped
  • cups bread flour 
  • large eggs 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest 
  • 50 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon sea salt fine
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted cut into cubes room temperature ()
  • 50 servings vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • stand mixer
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Put chocolate in a medium bowl. Stircream and honey in a small saucepan overmedium heat until mixture starts to bubble;pour over chocolate and whisk until smooth.Keep warm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 daysahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fittedwith a paddle, combine flour and next 6ingredients. Beat at low speed until doughforms. Gradually add butter, beating untilabsorbed between additions and occasionallyscraping down sides of bowl. Increasespeed to medium and beat until smooth andglossy, about 3 minutes. Scrape doughfrom paddle and sides of bowl. Cover withplastic wrap; let rise for 2 hours.
  3. Pour enough oil into a deep, heavy 5-quart potto reach a depth of 1 1/2" Attach a deep-frythermometer to side of pot and heat oil overmedium heat until it reaches 325°F. Working inbatches, drop dough into oil by heapingteaspoonfuls (about 1"-diameter rounds).Cook, turning occasionally, until zeppole aregolden and cooked, about 4 minutes perbatch. Using a slotted spoon, transferzeppole to paper towels; drain.Sift powdered sugar over zeppole or putsugar in a paper bag and add zeppole; shakegently to coat.
  4. Serve with sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein2.18%
Fat72.24%
Carbs25.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.55
Glycemic Load
3.62
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.1526086621958%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.22kcal
12.61%
Fat:20.58g
31.65%
Saturated Fat:6.1g
38.12%
Carbohydrates:16.4g
5.47%
Net Carbohydrates:15.89g
5.78%
Sugar:11.88g
13.2%
Cholesterol:20.7mg
6.9%
Sodium:41.13mg
1.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.9mg
1.3%
Protein:1.4g
2.8%
Vitamin K:26.49µg
25.23%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.91%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.12%
Selenium:3.27µg
4.68%
Copper:0.07mg
3.49%
Vitamin A:172.21IU
3.44%
Phosphorus:27.02mg
2.7%
Magnesium:10.24mg
2.56%
Iron:0.39mg
2.16%
Fiber:0.51g
2.02%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.89%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.48%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.29%
Potassium:44.08mg
1.26%
Calcium:11.95mg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious