Strawberry And Mascarpone Filled Cupcakes Recipes

MASCARPONE STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Line 12 muffin cups with liners.
• Stir cake mix, water, mascarpone cheese, vegetable oil, and egg whites in a bowl until well combined.
• Pour cake mixture into prepared muffin cups.
• Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Place strawberries in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
• Stir pureed strawberries and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl.
• Spoon strawberry mixture on top of cupcakes.

MASCARPONE MINI CUPCAKES WITH STRAWBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the mini tins with paper liners.
• In a large bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until combined and creamy. Add the cake mix and water and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fill the mini cups to just below the rim and bake until puffed and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the tin then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, puree the strawberries in a blender or small food processor. Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry puree and whisk until smooth. Top the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcakes sit for a few minutes for the glaze to firm up, then serve.

STRAWBERRY AND MASCARPONE FILLED CUPCAKES- GIADA

Steps:

• Special equipment: 1 muffin tin, piping bag.
• Make the cupcakes according to package instructions. Lightly grease the muffin tin and fill the batter almost to the rim of each muffin cup. Bake according to package directions and let cool. (Chef note: I did use paper wrappers and just put a slit in bottom prior to piping).
• In a food processor combine the mascarpone cheese, strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Process the mixture until smooth. Transfer the strawberry mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. Push the tip gently into the bottom of a cupcake and squeeze in the strawberry mixture until the cupcake plumps. Continue with the remaining cupcakes.
• In a small saucepan bring the 1/2 cup sugar, water, and vanilla extract to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. In a medium bowl combine the vanilla syrup with the confectioner's sugar. Stir until smooth. Working quickly, use a rubber spatula spread the icing on the top of the cupcakes. If the icing begins to firm up, place in the microwave for a few seconds to warm up again.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC FILLED CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool completely., Place strawberries, sugar, vinegar and thyme in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until thickened, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Beat topping ingredients on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes (do not overmix). Refrigerate, covered, while filling cupcakes., To fill cupcakes, cut a 1-in. circle (1-in. deep) in the top of each cupcake; remove cut portion and set aside. Spoon 1 teaspoon strawberry mixture into each opening; replace cutout portions. Refrigerate the filled cupcakes for 10 minutes., Pipe or dollop topping over cupcakes. Refrigerate until serving.

MASCARPONE CUPCAKES WITH STRAWBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the tins with paper liners.
• In a large bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until combined and creamy. Add the cake mix and water and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fill the cups to just below the rim and bake until puffed and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the tin then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, puree the strawberries in a blender or small food processor. Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry puree and whisk until smooth. Top the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcakes sit for a few minutes for the glaze to firm up, then serve.

MASCARPONE MINI CUPCAKES WITH STRAWBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 4 mini muffin tins (a total of 48 mini muffin molds) with paper liners.
• In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, egg whites, and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until combined and creamy. Add the cake mix and 1 cup water and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fill the muffin liners to just below the rim and bake until puffed and golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the tins, then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, purée the strawberries in a blender or small food processor. Sift the confectioners' sugar and place in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry purée and whisk until smooth. Dip the tops of the cooled cupcakes into the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcakes sit for a few minutes for the glaze to firm up, then serve.