Description
Soffioni Abruzzesi are delightful Italian muffins that elevate any occasion with their fluffy texture and creamy Ricotta filling. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor, these sweet treats are both impressive and easy to make, perfect for sharing at brunches or celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these airy delights that will leave your family and friends asking for more. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or paired with your favorite beverage for a satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tbsp granulated sugar
- 7 oz Ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp icing sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In another bowl, blend three eggs, olive oil, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- For the Ricotta filling, mix two eggs, sugar, lemon zest, Ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup with batter, add the Ricotta filling on top, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg