Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

mozzarella cheese

grated

15 unit

ricotta cheese

whole-milk or part-skim

1 cup

pecorino Sardo cheese

grated

4 tsp

lemon peel

grated

4 cup

bread flour

0.5 tsp

salt

4 unit

eggs

beaten

0.25 cup

unsalted butter

cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temperature

0.63 cup

water

room-temperature

1 unit

corn oil

for frying

1 unit

honey

preferably chestnut

Step 1
~3 min

Mix all cheeses and lemon peel in a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Lightly flour 2 baking sheets.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix bread flour and salt in another large bowl.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix in beaten eggs.

Step 5
~3 min

Rub in butter using fingertips until well blended.

Step 6
~3 min

Add water and stir to blend, adding more if the dough is dry.

Step 7
~3 min

Knead in bowl until dough comes together.

Step 8
~3 min

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Divide dough into 4 pieces.

Step 10
~3 min

Roll out 1 dough piece on a lightly floured surface to scant 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 11
~3 min

Cut out rounds using a 3 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter or biscuit cutter and a sharp knife.

Step 12
~3 min

Repeat with remaining dough pieces.

Step 13
~3 min

Transfer half of the dough rounds to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 14
~3 min

Place 2 level tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each dough round on baking sheets.

Step 15
~3 min

Brush edges of dough rounds lightly with water.

Step 16
~3 min

Cover with remaining dough rounds, pressing firmly on edges to adhere and seal.

Step 17
~3 min

Preheat oven to 300F.

Step 18
~3 min

Pour enough oil into a heavy large pot to reach a depth of 2 inches.

Step 19
~3 min

Heat oil to 350F.

Step 20
~3 min

Add 3 to 4 ravioli at a time to the hot oil and deep-fry until golden, turning once, about 4 minutes.

Step 21
~3 min

Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Step 22
~3 min

Place ravioli on baking sheets and keep warm in oven while frying remaining ravioli.

Step 23
~3 min

Place ravioli on a platter.

Step 24
~3 min

Drizzle with honey and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve ravioli immediately for the best texture.

Use a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature for optimal frying.

Ensure the dough is well-sealed to prevent filling from leaking during frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (sweet cheese and frying oil)
Noise Level
Moderate (frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a dessert.

Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad
Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A sweet twist on traditional Italian ravioli.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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