Pastazerts

Pastazerts is a specialty dessert food brand based in Rockaway Beach, New York City, founded by Stephanie Berwick and Joel Rumpf. The company produces a distinctive and innovative dessert product: chocolate ravioli — pasta dough infused with chocolate and filled with sweet, nostalgic cream fillings. This concept originated from a cooking competition in Las Vegas, where the founders were challenged to create a creative pasta-based dish. Drawing inspiration from a unique dessert experience in Italy, they developed the concept of chocolate ravioli and have since refined and expanded the product line into multiple flavor variations. Joel Rumpf brings over 30 years of culinary expertise to the product development process, while Stephanie Berwick contributes a strong business and technology background, positioning the brand for both local and national growth. The product lineup currently includes flavors such as Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Ravioli, Chocolate Peppermint Ravioli, and Chocolate PB&J Ravioli, with additional flavors in development. Each product is made with chocolate pasta dough as the base and filled with creamy, dessert-inspired fillings that evoke familiar comfort flavors in an unexpected format. The ravioli are designed for quick preparation, ready in under five minutes, making them accessible for everyday indulgence as well as special occasions such as date nights, dinner parties, and holiday gifting. Pastazerts sells its products direct-to-consumer, shipping them with cold chain packaging to maintain product integrity during transit. The brand has garnered positive consumer reviews, with customers highlighting both the novelty and quality of the product as well as responsive customer service. The company is positioned within the premium novelty dessert segment, targeting consumers seeking unique, artisan-quality food experiences. With plans to expand distribution locally in New York City and nationally, Pastazerts represents an emerging brand in the specialty frozen or refrigerated dessert category.