Ingredients and Weight:
- Flour, bread, all-purpose: 2 cups
- Sugar, granulated: 1/2 cup
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Lemon zest, finely grated: 1 tsp
- Butter, unsalted, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream, cold: 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp
- Mascarpone cheese, room temperature: 1 cup
- Ricotta cheese, room temperature: 1 cup
- Egg yolks: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Cinnamon sugar: for coating (sugar and ground cinnamon mixed in a small bowl)
- Vegetable oil, for frying: as needed
Preparation Time:
- Dough: 30 minutes
- Filling: 20 minutes
Cooking Time:
- Frying: 5-7 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level:
Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Add butter cubes and use your fingers to work them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold heavy cream and stir until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat mascarpone and ricotta cheeses until smooth. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the ravioli: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut circles out of the dough using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon shape and seal the edges firmly.
- Fry the ravioli: Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 375°F. Carefully drop the ravioli into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove ravioli and drain on paper towels.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: While ravioli are still warm, roll them in cinnamon sugar.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crisp on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside
- Bursts with sweet and savory flavors
- Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat
- Reminiscent of classic Italian flavors
User Comments:
- "These ravioli cookies are fantastic! The filling is rich and creamy, and the dough is perfectly crisp. I love the touch of cinnamon sugar."
- "The perfect combination of sweet and savory. I can't stop eating them!"
- "These cookies are a must-try. They're so unique and delicious."
- "A great way to experience Italian flavors in a fun and festive way."
- "These ravioli cookies are a hit at every party I bring them to."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful when frying the ravioli, as the oil can splatter. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
- Let the ravioli cool slightly before rolling them in cinnamon sugar, as the sugar will melt if it touches the hot oil.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese instead.
