Mascarpone Cupcakes: Recipe + 14 Step-by-Step Photos

Mascarpone cream cupcakes are a great option for a sweet and quick dessert for the holiday table. They're ready in just 5 minutes and perfectly complement the delicate pastry. If you have store-bought cupcakes, you can also decorate them with homemade cream for a change. The airy white toppings make these cakes not only elegant and beautiful, but also delicious. The pleasant creamy flavor of the cheese complements both chocolate and vanilla cupcakes.

Nutritional value per serving

254 kcal

Proteins: 3.4 g
Fats: 12.4 g
Carbohydrates: 32.5 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 45 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 14

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Cupcakes with mascarpone cream

Ingredients

Servings

Flour

180 G
Sugar

180 G
Butter 82.5%

180 G
Egg C1

2 pcs
Milk

5 tbsp
Cornstarch

2 tbsp
Baking powder

2 tsp
Vanilla sugar

1 tsp

For the filling

Dark chocolate

45 G
Cream 33%

45 G

For the cream

Cream 33%

150 G
Cheese "Mascarpone"

200 G
Powdered sugar

30 G

Preparation

Step 1

Place the softened butter in a bowl and beat until fluffy.

Step 2

When the butter has thickened and turned white, add the sugar. Beat until the crystals are completely dissolved.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients for the dough. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Beat the eggs into the beaten butter and sugar. Mix.

Step 5

Sift the dry ingredients into the beaten mixture. This will help avoid lumps. Knead the dough.

Step 6

While whisking, add room temperature milk to make the dough elastic.

Step 7

Fill the cupcake liners halfway. Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20–25 minutes.

Step 8

For the ganache, pour hot cream over the chocolate and mix thoroughly.

Step 9

Remove the centers from the cooled cupcakes and fill them with chocolate ganache.

Step 10

Whip heavy cream in a clean bowl. Avoid using low-fat cream or cream with less than 30% fat, as it won't whip.

Step 11

Add 200 grams of Mascarpone cheese. Mix with a spatula.

Step 12

Add powdered sugar and beat with a mixer for 2–3 minutes until smooth.

Step 13

Transfer the cream into a pastry bag and place the caps on the cupcakes.

Step 14

The mascarpone cream cupcakes are ready. Enjoy!

How to choose high-quality Mascarpone cheese

Italian Mascarpone cheese is often referred to as a confectionery cheese due to its extensive use in cooking. It's used to create luxurious creams for fillings, layers, and decorations in various desserts. However, its versatile, creamy flavor allows this spreadable mascarpone to be used in both cold and hot dishes.

There are now many Mascarpone producers. And even if you live far outside Italy, it's possible to find the perfect (or almost perfect) cheese. To do so, keep a few things in mind:

High-quality mascarpone is made from heavy cream, so the fat content of the product itself cannot be less than 80%.
The cheese should not contain any artificial additives, and cream is the first ingredient on the list.
Cheese packaging must be completely airtight.
A quality product has a white or slightly creamy hue (for very fatty cheeses) and a uniform, thick consistency.
Mascarpone has a neutral, slightly sweet flavor with a rich, creamy aftertaste.

When choosing mascarpone, be sure to pay attention to the manufacturer. Trust trusted brands to ensure the desired results when cooking.

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