Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional cannoli in cupcake form with this delightful recipe. These Cannoli Cupcakes feature a tender vanilla-almond cupcake filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mascarpone, and chocolate chips, topped with a luscious whipped cream frosting.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the filling:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta (drained if watery)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells or waffle cone pieces for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the cupcake batter: In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined. Divide the batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill the cupcakes: Remove the cupcake centers and fill with the cannoli mixture.
- Make the topping: Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon onto cupcakes.
- Garnish and serve: Top with mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells or waffle cones.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta is well drained for a thick filling.
- Cupcakes and filling can be prepared a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
