Deep Fried Sweet Ravioli Treats Food

FRIED RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
• While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
• When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
• Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

CRISPY DEEP FRIED RAVIOLI + VIDEO

Steps:

• Heat oil in large deep skillet or a commercial deep fryer to 350°F.
• Combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish and mix thoroughly.
• In a small bowl beat egg and water. Add Ravioli pasta to a shallow dish and pour egg over, tossing to coat.
• Dredge each ravioli in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on wire rack over baking sheet until all are coated.
• Check oil temperature, be sure it's 350°F and fry ravioli until golden brown and crispy. 2 minutes, turning for even cooking. Remove from hot oil and place on wire rack over baking sheet until slightly cooled.
• Serve with marinara sauce and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

DEEP FRIED SWEET RAVIOLI TREATS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar and salt.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Make a well in center and pour eggs and wine into it.
• With fork, stir gradually bringing dry mixture into center until a dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour until smooth.
• Cover and leave alone for 5 minutes.
• In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
• On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch circles with cookie cutter. Place 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese mixture in center of each circle.
• Fold edges over into a half-moon shape and press, sealing.
• Ravioli should be frozen, to help keep filling from oozing out while frying.
• After frozen, in large heavy skillet, heat oil, one inch deep, to 365°.
• Place ravioli into hot oil so they are not crowded.
• Fry both sides until golden.
• Drain and dust with confectioners' sugar or drizzle with honey before serving.

FRIED RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and pat dry. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ravioli in oil in batches until crispy, turning often. Add garlic, salt and pepper while ravioli is frying. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with blue cheese dressing.

FRIED SWEET CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Mix all cheeses and lemon peel in large bowl; set cheese mixture aside.
• Lightly flour 2 baking sheets. Mix bread flour and salt in another large bowl; mix in beaten eggs. Using fingertips, rub in butter a few pieces at a time until well blended. Add 1/2 cup water; stir to blend, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Knead in bowl until dough comes together. Turn dough out onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured surface to scant 1/8-inch thickness. Using 3 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter or biscuit cutter and using sharp knife as aid, cut out rounds. Repeat with remaining dough pieces. Transfer half of dough rounds to prepared baking sheets. Place 2 level tablespoons cheese mixture in center of each dough round on baking sheets. Brush edges of dough rounds lightly with water. Cover with remaining dough rounds, pressing firmly on edges to adhere and seal.
• Preheat oven to 300°F. Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches. Heat oil to 350°F. Add 3 to 4 ravioli at a time to hot oil in pot and deep-fry until golden, turning once, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Place ravioli on baking sheets and keep warm in oven while frying remaining ravioli. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool; cover and refrigerate. Place on baking sheets and rewarm in 350°F oven until heated through and cheese melts, about 10 minutes.) Place ravioli on platter. Drizzle with honey and serve hot.