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Cocoa Ravioli with White Chocolate Heart

17/11/2023

Cocoa ravioli with white chocolate heart are an unusual and indulgent dessert that can win you over at the first bite. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

  • 250 grams of 00 flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 30 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 200 grams of white chocolate
  • 100 milliliters of fresh cream
  • 1 egg yolk (to seal the ravioli)
  • Powdered sugar (for decoration)
  • Butter (optional, for serving)

Preparation

  1. Prepare the cocoa pasta by sifting the flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Form a well in the center and crack in the eggs. Using a fork, begin incorporating the flour and cocoa with the eggs, then knead by hand until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. If necessary, add a little water or flour to reach the desired consistency. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare the white chocolate filling. Chop the white chocolate and place it in a bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan until it just reaches a simmer, then pour it over the white chocolate. Wait one minute, then stir until you obtain a smooth ganache. Let it cool, then refrigerate until firm.

  3. Roll out the cocoa pasta using a pasta machine or rolling pin until you have thin sheets.

  4. Place small mounds of white chocolate ganache on half of the pasta sheets, spacing them appropriately.

  5. Use the egg yolk as “glue” to seal the ravioli. Brush the edge around each mound of ganache with the yolk, then cover with the other half of the pasta sheet. Press well to seal each raviolo, then cut them out with a round cutter or a fluted pasta wheel.

  6. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli for 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface.

  7. If desired, before serving you can melt a little butter in a pan and lightly brown the ravioli to add extra flavor.

  8. Arrange the ravioli on plates and dust with powdered sugar.

These sweet ravioli are an extraordinary marriage of flavors. The cocoa pasta paired with the sweetness of the white chocolate heart creates an end-of-meal dish that works perfectly as dessert. You can also add a dusting of cocoa powder for a bolder contrast or serve with a warm chocolate sauce or citrus sauce for a touch of freshness.

Trivia

Sweet ravioli are not common in Italian tradition, but this recipe allows you to experiment with a new way of enjoying a pasta shape typically used for savory dishes, rediscovering the versatility and creativity that characterize Italian cuisine.