Instructions:

• In a large bowl mix the cottage cheese, sugar and baking powder.
• Add the eggs, vanilla, salt and lemon zest.
• Mix very well to get a smooth as possible.
• Slowly add in the flour a little at a time.
• If the dough is too moist add more flour, you don’t want the dough to be too sticky.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium high heat
• Make small balls of dough, to fit in the palm of your hand, make into a donut shape with a hole in the middle. Dip into a small bowl of flour.
• Make some round balls a bit bigger than the size of the donut hole. Dip into a small bowl of flour
• Fry them in oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove onto a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
• Assemble the donut with some sour cherry preserve on top add the small ball on top of that, sprinkle with some powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream on top.
• Serve while warm.