These puff pastry pockets are stuffed with a zippy gingersnap mascarpone cheese and sweet marionberry sauce. Fantastic dessert option!
I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for Valentine’s Day trappings. Well, except for Cupid. There’s something about that naked, winged, quiver-carrying boy that creeps me out. Yeah, yeah – I get that he’s the son of Venus, the Roman god of desire and affection and an iconic symbol of Valentine’s Day. But I’ll stick with foil-covered chocolate hearts and red roses, thank you very much.
However you may feel about Cupid or if you are even one who likes to recognize Valentine’s Day, what it really comes down to is taking the opportunity – whether on February 14th or another day – to tell your loved one that they still make your heart go pitter-pat. Making him or her a special dessert doesn’t hurt either. This puff pastry number, filled with gingersnap mascarpone cheese and served with a marionberry sauce should fit the bill nicely.
So, this post is partly for all of you, but mostly for my dear husband, Steve. I’ll try not too get too sappy.
After 12 years of marriage, I’ve collected quite a list of reasons why I love my husband. Hopefully none of them will leave me relegated to sleeping on the couch. For better or worse…
I love your crinkle-eyed smile. It was the first thing I fell in love with because it speaks of your kindness.
I love that you sleep almost face-first into the pillow, with your neck at the oddest angle.
I love that you tried my mushroom appetizer on one of our first dates even though, unbeknownst to me, you were vehemently opposed to “all-things-fungi”.
I love that you set your mind to something and push yourself to achieve your goal. (Okay, I get to brag here. The man is a 2:43 marathoner!)
I love that you still get a kick out of my Canadianisms and that I can still surprise you with new decidedly Canuck-ish words every once in awhile.
I love that you jump 10 feet in the air at the mere suggestion of being tickled.
I love that your lip twitches when you’re trying to fool me. Dead giveaway. (Though you did a phenomenal job of planning the whole 40th birthday surprise.)
I love that you are as silly as me. Clearly it runs in the family. Our poor boys are doomed.
I love that you stay immobilized in one position, mummy-like, during the night because you don’t want to disturb the cats.
I love how much our boys love you and want to be like you.
There are so many more I can add to this list, but…
Most of all, I love that you love me the way that you do. Ditto to you. xo
The recipe:
I used marionberries, which I found in the frozen food section at Costco. However, blackberries would work just as well here.
Marionberry sauce:
In a medium bowl, stir together marionberries, honey and lemon zest. Let sit for 20 minutes to allow juices to be released. Crush the berries with the back of a fork.
The “Ravioli”:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, stir together mascarpone cheese, crushed gingersnap cookies and honey.
On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll the one half sheet of store-bought puff pastry into a rectangle that’s about 1/4-inch thick. Cut the sheet in half to form two squares.
Using a level 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, lay the mascarpone mixture at even intervals on one square of puff pastry.
Lay one defrosted marionberry on the top of each mound of mascarpone.
Cover with the other puff pastry rectangle and, using your hands, gently press the top puff pastry sheet to form loosely around each mascarpone/marionberry mound.
Using a handheld circle ravioli cutter or a small, sharp knife, cut around each mound to form four “ravioli”.
Using a small metal spatula, lift the ravioli onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. With a small sharp knife, cut two small slits in the ravioli to release steam while cooking.
In a small bowl, whisk together one egg white and 2 teaspoons water, and brush the surface of the ravioli with the mixture.
Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the ravioli. Bake until the ravioli are golden brown, turning the baking sheet halfway through cooking, about 10 minutes. Place on a cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes.
Place 2 ravioli on each plate and drizzle with the chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.
Other puff pastry dessert recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Strawberry & Chocolate Cream Cheese Napoleons
Cookin’ Canuck’s Lemon Sugar Puff Pastry Sticks
Foodiecrush’s Baked Apple Tartelettes
The Pioneer Woman’s Quick & Easy Apple Tart
How to: Simplify’s Nutella, Banana & Coconut Puff Pastry Cups
Puff Pastry Pockets with Gingersnap Mascarpone & Marionberry Sauce
Ingredients
The Sauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen marionberries defrosted
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
The "Ravioli"
- 4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 gingersnap cookies crushed
- 1/2 sheet store-bought puff pastry defrosted
- flour for dusting
- 4 fresh or frozen marionberries defrosted
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar such as "Sugar in the Raw"
Instructions
The Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, stir together marionberries, honey and lemon zest. Let sit for 20 minutes to allow juices to be released. Crush the berries with the back of a fork.
The "Ravioli":
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together mascarpone cheese, crushed gingersnap cookies and honey.
- On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll the one half sheet of store-bought puff pastry into a rectangle that's about ¼-inch thick. Cut the sheet in half to form two squares.
- Using a level 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, lay the mascarpone mixture at even intervals on one square of puff pastry.
- Lay one defrosted marionberry on the top of each mound of mascarpone.
- Cover with the other puff pastry rectangle and, using your hands, gently press the top puff pastry sheet to form loosely around each mascarpone/marionberry mound.
- Using a handheld circle ravioli cutter or a small, sharp knife, cut around each mound to form four “ravioli”.
- Using a small metal spatula, lift the ravioli onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. With a small sharp knife, cut two small slits in the ravioli to release steam while cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together one egg white and 2 teaspoons water, and brush the surface of the ravioli with the mixture.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the ravioli. Bake until the ravioli are golden brown, turning the baking sheet halfway through cooking, about 10 minutes. Place on a cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place 2 ravioli on each plate and drizzle with the chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Kathryn says
What a lovely post, your love for your husband really shines through here.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks so much, Kathryn. It wasn’t hard to think of reasons why I love him!
bellini says
This is a wonderful tribute to that family man of yours, and as for the marionberries I have some frozen in the freezer too:D
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thank you! He is indeed a wonderful family man and I know how lucky I am to have him.
Belinda @zomppa says
=) What a lovely article – how wonderful to still be in love – may you have many many MANY happy years together. Lucky man- in more ways than one! I wish I had these “ravioli!”
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thank you, Belinda. I think I’m the lucky one.
Maureen says
I nearly got a tear in my eye over this post. Usually it’s because a recipe is so wonderful but my goodness what a perfect marriage you have. Anyone who can find that many things to love has to be loved the same way in return. I’m so happy for you.
Now about these ravioli. This is such a clever idea and one that I’m going to have some fun playing with.
Hope the two of you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Aww, thank you, Maureen. Marriage is never perfect and is always involves work, but I must say I am one lucky lady.
The puff pastry “ravioli” are a lot of fun to make. I have another sweet version on my site (brie and strawberries with chocolate sauce) and a savory version as well (stuffed with caramelized onions & pancetta, with a roasted red pepper sauce) that I did for White on Rice Couple’s site – with their gorgeous photos!
Bev Weidner says
LOVE this! I want to be inside that puff pasty ravioli.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks, Bev!
Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables says
that gingersnap mascarpone cheese mixture alone looks outstanding!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Emilie, it really is good – eaten straight or inside the puff pastry.
Cassie says
These are gorgeous! Puff pastry is so elegant but still fun. Love these!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks, Cassie. Puff pastry is so easy to work with and I always have fun dreaming up new ways to use it.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
So sweet. The recipe looks scrumptious too.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thank you, Barbara. It was enjoyed by all!
Deborah says
Sweetest post ever!! And the recipe is so elegant – definitely a keeper for Valentine’s Day!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks, Deborah. It definitely looks elegant, but is VERY easy to put together.
Becky at Vintage Mixer says
These look fantastic!!! Ever since visiting the Northwest I’ve been addicted to anything with marionberries. Plus I’m a sucker for gingerbread. I need to make these asap.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Aren’t marionberries great? We have a bottle of marionberry jam in our fridge and it’s always a treat to smear some on toast.
Asiya says
Never heard of marionberries before! This desserts looks so elegant 🙂
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
I hope this brings a tear to his eye, cause it certainly did to mine. What a beautiful post for your hubby 🙂
Jenni says
Such a sweet post! I can definitely relate to the cat one! My Beloved starts with, “Sorry guys, Daddy has to get up.” And then he moves slowly–sloth-like–giving them plenty of time to readjust as he s-l-o-w-l-y gets out of bed!” That one made me well up a bit.
I hope you and your Steve have a fantastic Valentine’s Day!
Kimiko says
I LOVE marionberries. It’s a shame I don’t see them in recipes more often. This one is definitely a “must-make!” I’ve pinned it, and will be making it soon. And I must add, what a sweet post this is. I enjoyed every bit of it. 🙂
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
How sweet Dara! Of course that dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, I am totally drooling for it!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Oh, what a lovely post, Dara. Your beautiful words brought a little tear to my eyes and that’s really hard to do!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
I love this post, Dara! So sweet. And of course that dessert sounds amazing!
the wicked noodle says
I have so many comments to make!! {deep breath}…okay, here we go:
1. Cupid creeps me out, too.
2. Your photos are especially fabulous in this post.
3. That family photo is AWESOME.
4. Costco sells frozen marionberries?
5. Lemon zest makes me happy.
6. This recipe makes me even happier.
7. You’re pretty groovy, too! 🙂
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
looks incredible! Hope you’re well
JulieD says
This looks amazing, Dara!! I wish I had one right now!
MikeVFMK says
Lovely, Dara! Speaks to your love and strength for one another. And 2:43 makes your husband a freak of nature. Good for him. He needs the carbs in this dish to keep him going! It looks amazing.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Aw how sweet! I love the silly family photo. 🙂
Marla says
Dara, this is exactly what I needed to read tonight. I needed a BIG smile 🙂
So happy I have met your amazing Steve. Such a beautiful tribute to your love for one another & this dessert looks heavenly!
Cathy/ShowFoodChef says
Dara, absolutely love this post and your happiness and loveliness is contagious. Miss you and send love. Wonderful recipe and pics!
The Texas Peach says
Such a sweet post! The puff pastry pockets look amazing!
Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says
Wow, Dara, these are really impressive. I love how sweet this post is, food wise and word wise. Happy happy Valentine’s Day to you and *all* your boys. 🙂
Kulsum at JourneyKitchen says
Dara I know exactly why you got a smooch for this one! Looks, sounds incredible.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Delicious recipe and a beautiful tribute to your family 🙂
Carolyn says
Such a sweet post and a lovely V-day treat. And way to go to your husband on his marathons! I could get some running tips from him 😉
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Beautiful tribute. Made me teary eyed! You have really outdone yourself with this dish!
Maria says
What a sweet post. Steve is a lucky man…we love you both:)
Tickled Red says
Awww…this is so sweet, I just I love getting a chance to hear about your fella. And I’m with you, Cupid not a huge fan. Great recipe by the way 😀
AmyRuth says
A follow up list from you hubs coming up next?: That would be super sweet :”)
The both of you sound phenomenal! Of course we know you are as evidenced by your blog… I too love all the photos and I love the magic of PP and all the creative ways it can be used. Yours is lovely and I’m pretty sure it will be featured on many plates all around… maybe even on some non-Canadian plates… he he. Happy Valentine’s Day to your family.
AmyRuth
HeatherChristo says
Dara- that was so darn sweet. You are a lucky couple to feel that kind of love 🙂
and I laughed out loud at your family picture- its so great! These “ravioli” look just wonderful and are SO creative!!
Jeanette says
What a sweet post Dara – I can feel the love!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Your love list was a fun read 🙂 I’ve never heard of marionberries but they look scrumptious.
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
Fantastic post Dara!! I have got to make these rav’s. What a cool concept. Happy almost Valentine’s Day!
Heather
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
What a sweet treat for a sweet man! I hope you both have a lovely Valentines Day!
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend says
Gorgeous, elegant and pinned!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
This is just magnificent! What a recipe!
TidyMom says
Love this Dara! and that family picture made me laugh out loud!! HAHA
Lora @cakeduchess says
I think you are the best wife ever. What an awesome post for your sweet man. I feel inspired to do one for my cutie. Those berries…gorgeous! On the hunt for them. This dessert is on my mind now since I saw it earlier and I have to have a little bite:)
naomi says
What a sweet and loving post to your husband. And holy freaking fast marathon runner 2:43 is and ah-mazing time!!!
That goofy family photo is awesome!
naomi says
I forgot to add – the food looks incredible, but your food always does. 🙂
Helen @Helen's Cooking says
Very tempting! Love puff pastry and everything about it!!!
Great job!
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
Aw! I love that you can appreciate all the little things about your husband!
Caroline says
The puff pastry ravioli looks amazing, I am going to try making it tonight! Do you know if they can be made in advance and stored for a couple of days? Thanks!