Description

Delight your taste buds with these indulgent Cannoli Cupcakes. A perfect fusion of classic Italian cannoli flavors in a delightful cupcake form, these treats are sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup ricotta cheese

For the Cannoli Filling:

1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
½ cup mascarpone cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

For the Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
extra mini chocolate chips and crushed cannoli shells (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, ricotta, and milk. Mix in dry ingredients. Divide batter into liners and bake.
Make the Cannoli Filling. Beat ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill cupcakes with the cream.
Prepare the Topping. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla. Pipe over cupcakes and garnish as desired.

Notes

Ensure ricotta is well drained for a creamy filling.
Refrigerate filled cupcakes for up to 3 days.