Cannoli Muffins Recipes

CANNOLI CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake according to package directions for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, Mascarpone cheese and extract until smooth. Fold in pistachios and the whipped cream., Cut the top off each cupcake. Spread or pipe cupcakes with cheese mixture; replace tops. In a small saucepan, melt white baking chocolate with remaining cream over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. Spoon over cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.

CANNOLI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line the pan with muffin liners.
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In medium-size bowl, whisk eggs, milk, juice, sugar, oil and zest, sour cream, vinegar, and ricotta. Make a well in flour mixture; pour in egg mixture and chocolate chips. Stir until dry ingredients are just moistened (although, be sure to not over-mix for it will result in overly-tough muffins).
• Spoon approximately 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Remove pans to wire rack to cool 5 minutes. Serve.

CANNOLI MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
• Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ricotta, vegetable oil, milk, sugar, orange zest, sour cream, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; pour in egg mixture and chocolate chips. Stir until flour is just moistened. Be sure not to overmix to avoid overly tough muffins.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before serving.