Ricotta and Chocolate-Hazelnut Calzones

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: I Love Chocolate

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (26)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 45 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
8 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella), at room temperature
3 tablespoons whipping cream, at room temperature
6 (2-ounce) pieces homemade or purchased pizza dough, cold
1 large egg, beaten to blend

Directions

Blend the ricotta, mascarpone, egg yolk, and powdered sugar in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Transfer the ricotta mixture to a small bowl, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, blend the strawberries and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a clean food processor until smooth. Transfer the strawberry sauce to a small bowl and set aside.

Whisk the chocolate-hazelnut spread and cream in a medium bowl to blend.

Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.

Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out each piece of pizza dough into a 7-inch-diameter round. Spoon the ricotta mixture atop the center of the lower half of each pizza dough. Spoon the chocolate-hazelnut mixture atop the cheese mixture. Brush the lower edges of the dough with egg wash. Fold the plain dough halves over the filling, forming half circles. Pinch the edges of dough firmly together to seal. Using a pastry wheel, trim the edges. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.

Brush the tops of the calzones with more egg wash. Bake until the calzones puff and become golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and cool for 15 minutes. Transfer the calzones to plates and dust with the powdered sugar. Drizzle the strawberry sauce around the calzones and serve.

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recipe Ricotta and Chocolate-Hazelnut Calzones
Hallie Augusta, GA 09-03-2009
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MMMMM Nutella
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Nutella may be my favorite thing ever, and so this is perfect. Mine oozed quite a bit though. After reading the other... reviews I might try pie crust next time.Read more
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ANGIE yigo, GU 10-13-2008
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AWESOME!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didnt use pizza crust. i had the ready made pie crust on hand. It turned out awesome. my hubby had never had Nutella before... and loves it. (who wouldnt) Instead of using strawberries. i used blueberries. chocolate and blueberries are very tasty together! Thanks Giada for this quick dessert! Read more
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ANNA Fairfield, OH 03-31-2008
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Family Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Only one problem with these, I cannot seem to keep them from busting out the back, I consistently put too much filling in... them. Also try using no sugar added apple pie filling along with the ricotta. You could put just about anything you like in these!Read more
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Jennifer columbia, SC 02-23-2008
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Good with Pizza dough or Pie crust
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After reading the reviews there seemed to be some questions about the pizza dough and some suggested using pie crust. I... decided to try both and needless to say I really enjoyed both. They each had a completely different taste and almost impossible to compare. While the pizza dough was not as sweet, it was very satisfying and comforting. However, my mixture liked to seep out of the pizza dough ones. On the other hand, the pie crust ones sealed up great and I had no problem with the mixture coming out. These were a lot sweeter than the pizza dough calzones but still great. They were very flaky and delicious. I also decided to try and freeze some for later. This seemed to work out well. So that is always an option.Read more
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Anonymous 02-23-2007
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so good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I substituted pilsbury crescent rolls for pizza dough. 10 min @ 375. They turned out perfect and were very yummy.
recipe Ricotta and Chocolate-Hazelnut Calzones
Dave Dublin, OH 02-18-2007
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tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I'm looking forward to trying variations of this recipe...this was excellent, however. Giada is incredibly talented and... beautifulRead more