Ravioli Dolci (Italian Sweet Ravioli)
These traditional Northern Italian sweet ravioli are a unique and delicious way to serve pasta. These cjarsons are filled with prunes, figs and ricotta and served with melted butter, cinnamon and sugar!
Prep Time45 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert, Homemade Pasta
Cuisine: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italian, Northern Italy
Keyword: Cjarsons, dessert ravioli, holiday sweet pasta, Ravioli Dolce, sweet ravioli
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
To make filling
- 3.5 oz dried prunes
- 3.5 oz dried figs
- 9 oz fresh ricotta
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
For pasta dough
- 9 oz Italian '00' soft wheat flour or All-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 fl oz tepid water
On a pastry board or in a stand mixer, place the flour in a mound. Make a well in the center and add the egg, water, and a pinch of salt. Mix and knead until you have a homogeneous dough that is only slightly sticky to touch. Form into a ball, cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the prunes and figs for a few minutes until soft. Drain and chop them into small pieces using a food processor or knife.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruit with ricotta, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well incorporated.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a couple of millimeters thick. Using a round pastry cutter or a glass, cut out discs of 4 to 6 centimeters in diameter.
Place a large teaspoonful of filling in the center of each disc. Moisten the edges with water using your finger, fold the dough over to form half-moons, and press the edges to seal either with your fingertips or a fork.
Let the formed cjarsons rest for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to the boil.
Once boiling salt the water and allow it to come to the boil again. Cook the cjarsons in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until they float to the surface. Carefully remove them with a slotted spoon to prevent breaking.
Arrange the cooked cjarsons on plates. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar to taste.
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 4mg