Description
A rich and indulgent homemade dessert featuring silky chocolate pasta filled with creamy ricotta and melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and crack in the eggs and olive oil. Using a fork, gradually mix the wet into the dry until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon or espresso powder until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out the first portion as thin as you can, about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Lay the rolled dough on a clean surface or parchment paper.
- Using a teaspoon or small piping bag, place small dollops of the filling about 1.5 inches apart on the dough sheet. Lightly brush the edges and spaces between filling with water to help seal.
- Carefully lay the second dough sheet on top. Press gently around each mound to seal, pushing out any air pockets. Cut between the mounds with a knife or pizza cutter into squares or rectangles. Crimp edges with a fork.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop in the ravioli in batches. They will float to the top when done, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on a clean towel or plate.
- Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chocolate Ravioli, Ricotta, Dessert, Homemade