Chocolate Calzone

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Decadent Chocolate Calzone recipe for your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 lb pizza dough , premade at your grocery store
	2 cartons whole milk ricotta cheese
	2 cups superfine sugar
	1 tablespoon vanilla
	3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate , melted in microwave ( or use double boiler )
	3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate , chopped
	1 pinch salt
	2 egg whites , beaten until frothy

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

936

Sugar

96g

Fat

35g

Bring a little bit of Italy into your kitchen with this decadent Chocolate Calzone recipe. This dessert is essentially a pizza calzone, but with a sweet twist - filled with rich and gooey chocolatey goodness. The calzone is made with a premade pizza dough, stuffed with a mix of whole milk ricotta cheese, superfine sugar, vanilla, and bittersweet chocolate. The result is a mouthwatering dessert that's perfect for sharing with friends and family after a meal. The Chocolate Calzone is a crowd-pleaser, that's also easy to make and is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves chocolate!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
2.	Roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle on a floured surface.
3.	In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, melted chocolate, chopped chocolate, and salt.
4.	Spread the mixture over half of the dough, leaving a border around the edge.
5.	Brush the border with the egg whites.
6.	Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
7.	Brush the top with egg whites and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8.	Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
9.	Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey chocolate goodness!

PROS

Indulge in the rich chocolatey goodness of this dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The melted chocolate combined with the ricotta cheese filling makes for a unique and delicious dessert experience.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The pizza dough used as the base may not be suitable for those on a gluten-free diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, dark chocolate is known to be high in antioxidants and can have health benefits when consumed in moderation.
The ricotta cheese used in the filling provides a good source of protein and calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.