Description
Soffioni Abruzzesi are delightful Italian cupcakes that bring a taste of Italy right to your kitchen. These fluffy treats, filled with a creamy Ricotta mixture and a hint of lemon zest, are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a quiet family dinner. Their light texture and subtle sweetness appeal to both children and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, Soffioni Abruzzesi will quickly become a cherished addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Ricotta cheese
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Icing sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin tin by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour and salt; in another bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, sugar, lemon zest, Ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; dust with icing sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift flour for lighter muffins. Customize fillings by adding chocolate chips or fruit preserves.