Cherry Blossom Ravioli

I created this recipe to celebrate the return of spring!  In DC, we have annual cherry blossom festivities which happen usually mid-March to mid-April.  I found some Sakura cherry blossom powder and incorporated it into the pasta dough. It was so fresh and made the dough smell like fresh flowers.  What a fantastic recipe! Let me know if you try it.  Link below for cherry blossom powder:
www.gosupps.com/grelim-sakura-powder-premium-original-cherry-blossom-powder-for-baking-made-in-kanagawa-perfect-for-springtime-beverage-4-23-oz.html

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​Cherry Blossom Ravioli~ natural cherry blossom powder colors the pasta dough beautifully and the dough smells fragrantly of flowers 🌸 Filled with fresh cheese filling, cooked to perfection and tossed in salted melted butter. Served over herb oil🙌🏻 I was really excited about this tasty creation!! I included recipe below and on my website. Let me know if you try it. As you may know, my nearby city of DC annually celebrates the blooming of these breathtaking cherry blossoms and spring’s arrival🌸
 
Ingredients:
300 grams 00 Flour
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
Olive oil*
2 teaspoons cherry blossom powder
 
Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup @lifewaykefir farmer cheese
3 tablespoons Parmesan, grated
1 egg
Crack of fresh pepper and pinch of salt
 
Herb oil:
2 cups fresh parsley
1/2 cup good olive oil
Dash salt
 
Combine pasta dough ingredients, blending cherry blossom powder with egg first then incorporating remaining ingredients. Knead until color is dispersed through dough. Rest for two hours. Cut dough into 4 sections, using pasta machine make 4 sheets cutting them to matching sizes whisk together filling and pipe evenly spaced on dough. Cut ravioli into desired shapes. Drop into salted boiling water just until they float. Toss in butter. To make herb oil blanch parsley for 15 seconds, put into ice bath, dry, blend and strain. Enjoy!