The shortcrust cream ravioli in air fryer are irresistible pastries, easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. These little pockets of goodness contain a creamy and enveloping heart, with a fragrant shortcrust pastry that melts in the mouth. Cooking them in the air fryer makes them golden and light, without the need for oil, but with all the taste of tradition.
Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert after dinner, they will conquer everyone with their enveloping flavor and delicate texture. Preparing them is a piece of cake, and with a few small variations, you can customize them to your liking. Discover the recipe and let yourself be tempted!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 20 ravioli
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Shortcrust Cream Ravioli in Air Fryer:
- 1 medium egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch baking powder
- 3.5 tbsps butter (cold from the fridge)
- 3.5 tbsps whole milk
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 7 oz oz custard cream
- as needed lemon zest
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for Shortcrust Cream Ravioli in Air Fryer:
- 1 Air Fryer Kasanova
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Board
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Pastry Cutter 3-inch diameter
Steps for Shortcrust Cream Ravioli in Air Fryer:
In a large bowl, place the flour, a pinch of salt, a pinch of baking powder, and grated lemon zest, mix well then add the cold butter cut into pieces and work the ingredients until you get a crumbly dough, add the previously beaten egg and milk, mix well until the ingredients start to combine then transfer the mixture to a lightly floured board, work the mixture until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough, cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, roll out a thin sheet with a rolling pin, use a 3-inch diameter pastry cutter to cut out discs, re-roll the scraps and form more discs.
In the center of each disc, place a teaspoon of custard cream, fold the discs in half and seal them well with the prongs of a fork or you can use a ravioli sealer as we did.
Place the ravioli directly on the air fryer rack and cook at 356°F for about 10 minutes, until golden.
Once at room temperature, dust them with some powdered sugar.
P.S. During cooking, some opened despite being well sealed, so if that happens, don’t worry, they are still pretty with a bit of cream oozing out.
FAQ
Can I use a butter-free shortcrust?
Yes! You can replace the butter with vegetable oil (about 70% of the butter’s weight) or with yogurt for a lighter version.
Can I fill them with something other than custard cream?
Sure! Try with jam, chocolate cream, ricotta and chocolate chips, or even a cooked fruit filling.
Can they be prepared in advance?
Yes! You can store the cooked ravioli in an airtight container for a couple of days, or freeze them before cooking and bake them directly in the air fryer when needed.
