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Cheese Trilogy Tortellini

By Chef Paul McLoughlin

Ingredients 

Cheese Filling

  • Finely Grated Aged Australian Cheddar: 40g

  • Ricotta (well-drained): 80g

  • Mascarpone: 60g

  • Salt & Pepper: to taste

  • Pinch Nutmeg: to taste

Parmesan Emulsion

  • Australian Cream: 150ml

  • Australian Milk: 50ml

  • Australian Parmesan: 70g

  • Australian Unsalted Butter: 1 tsp

  • Australian Macadamia Nuts: 2 tbsp

  • Fresh Australian Black Truffle: 10g

  • Australian Olive Oil or Truffle Oil (light drizzle to finish): garnish

  • Egg Yolk or Lecithin: 1

  • Micro Herbs or Shaved Parmesan

Directions

Prepare Pasta Dough

  • Mix flour and salt, make a well, and add eggs.

  • Mix and knead for 8–10 mins until smooth.

  • Wrap in cling film; rest for 30 minutes.
     

Make Cheese Filling

  • Combine ricotta, mascarpone, cheddar, and seasonings.

  • Mix well into a smooth paste.

  • Transfer to a piping bag or refrigerate until needed.
     

Roll & Shape Tortellini

  • Roll pasta dough into thin sheets (setting 6 on pasta roller).

  • Cut 6–7cm rounds.

  • Pipe a small dot of filling in the centre.

  • Fold into a half-moon, press edges, then shape into tortellini.

  • Lightly dust with semolina until ready to cook.

Make Parmesan Emulsion

  • Gently heat cream + milk in a pan.

  • Stir in grated parmesan over low heat.

  • Whisk until smooth. Add butter to finish.

  • Optionally blend in egg yolk for creaminess.

  • Strain for a silky finish. Keep warm.

Cook Tortellini

  • Boil in salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender.

  • Drain gently. Toss lightly in butter or olive oil.

Toast & Crush Macadamia

  • Toast in a dry pan or oven until golden.

  • Cool slightly, then crush roughly.

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