Deep-fried Cheese Balls
I recommend preparing this appetizing snack. The dish comes out with a crispy crust and a soft center. Parmesan is specified in the recipe, however, you can use gouda, Russian cheese, lamber or other options. These proportions make 30-35 pieces.
- Total cooking time
- not set
- Number of servings
- 30
- Recipe difficulty
- 3 / 5
Ingredients
for 30 servings
- water 250 ml
- butter 100 g
- eggs 3-4
- 1/2 tsp salt
- cheese 150 g
- flour 180-200 g
- frying oil
Instructions
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Grate the cheese using a fine grater.
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Bring the water to a boil.
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Pour in the butter.
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Add salt.
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Bring to a boil again.
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Stir the flour into the boiling water.
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Mix thoroughly. Cook for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
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Combine the dough with the cheese.
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Mix.
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Add one egg.
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Mix well.
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Add a second egg.
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Mix.
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Add a third egg.
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Mix. If necessary, add a fourth egg (three were enough for me). The consistency should be slightly thicker than eclair dough.
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Form balls from the mixture (weighing about 20 g).
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Heat the oil. To check if the oil is ready, you can drop a small piece of dough into it. If it sizzles and bubbles appear, the oil is heated. Place the balls in the oil.
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Fry until slightly golden brown.