Cannoli Cupcakes
Serves: 3
Jonathan Flatley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2.5 cups
All-Purpose Flour2 tbsps
Orange Zest1 tbsp
Baking Powder1 tsp
Salt1 cup
Sugar (confectioners')4
Eggs1 tsp
Vanilla Extract1 cup
Milk2 cups
Ricotta Cheese2 cups
Heavy Cream1 cup
Almond PasteDirections:
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For the cupcakes: Preheat a convection oven to 325 degrees F
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Line 24 regular-size cupcake pans with liners
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Combine the flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt in a bowl
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In a stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 4 to 8 minutes
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Slowly add the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed
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Add the vanilla extract and orange oil to the mixer
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On low speed, gradually alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth
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When the mixture is smooth, divide the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners
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Bake until lightly browned and fully cooked through, about 15 minutes
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Cool completely
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For the filling: With a large wooden or metal spoon, mix the ricotta, confectioners' sugar, chocolate and orange peel in a medium bowl until combined
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For the ganache: Place the chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl
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In small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream and sugar to a boil ensuring the sugar is completely dissolved
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Pour the cream and sugar mixture over the chocolate and let sit 5 minutes
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Gradually whisk until smooth
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Cool completely
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For the almond cream: In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the cream, sugar and almond paste until the cream is firm enough to pipe on the cupcakes but not too stiff and buttery
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To assemble: Cut a small hole the size of an apple core in each cupcake and fill with the cannoli cream
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Pipe a small amount of ganache on the entire surface of the cupcake and do the same with the almond cream
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Top with toasted almonds
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition
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