Description
Mouthwatering Halloween-Ready Ghost Purse Ravioli with Pear Filling is a delightful dish that captures the spirit of the season. Shaped like friendly ghosts, these homemade ravioli are filled with a sweet pear and creamy ricotta mixture, creating an irresistible contrast of flavors. Perfect for spooky gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe promises to impress your guests and bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and eggs until you form a smooth dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Combine chopped pears, ricotta cheese, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; mix well.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into portions and roll out each portion into thin sheets about 1/16 inch thick.
- Shape the Ravioli: Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough. Place small spoonfuls of filling on half of each shape, wet edges with water, fold over to seal.
- Cook the Ravioli: Boil salted water in a large pot; cook ravioli for 3-4 minutes until they float.
- Serve: Plate cooked ravioli and drizzle with melted butter or sauce of choice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ravioli (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg