Perfect Sweet Treat Globi Recipe
Globi are golden, crisp fried cheese balls from Switzerland, traditionally dipped in honey and sprinkled with poppy seeds.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan (at least 2-quart capacity)
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp spelt, durum, or other whole-grain flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 quart extra-virgin olive oil (for frying)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, ricotta cheese, and sea salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. You should end up with about 20 to 24 globi.
- Pour the olive oil into a medium saucepan and heat over high until it reaches 325°F.
- Reduce heat to medium. Fry 2 to 3 balls at a time, turning with metal tongs every 10 to 15 seconds. Begin checking their color at 60 seconds—remove once golden brown (60–90 seconds). Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining globi.
- Warm the honey slightly if needed. Dip the drained globi in honey, then coat or sprinkle with poppy seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can experiment with different flours like einkorn or whole wheat for slightly different textures.
- Heating the honey makes it easier to dip and gives the globi a glossy finish.
- For extra crunch, briefly toast the poppy seeds before sprinkling.
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