Vanilla-Almond Sweet Ravioli Dough Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Knead for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is thin enough to cut into ravioli shapes.
7. Cut the dough into desired ravioli shapes.
8. Fill the ravioli with your desired filling. (Sweet ricotta cheese filling suggested)
9. Boil the ravioli in salted water until they float to the surface.
10. Drain the ravioli and serve them with your desired sauce. (A brown butter sauce with toasted almonds suggested)

Verdict

This vanilla-almond sweet ravioli dough is a great twist on traditional savory ravioli. The addition of the vanilla and almond extract gives the dough a subtle sweetness. It pairs perfectly with a sweet ricotta cheese filling and a brown butter sauce with toasted almonds.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these sweet ravioli as a dessert or as a unique appetizer. Top them with powdered sugar and toasted almonds for an extra touch of sweetness.