CANNOLI CUPCAKES

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These jumbo cupcakes feature a fluffy, creamy cannoli-like filling. White chocolate curls on top are the crowning touch.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
White chocolate curls

Steps:

Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake according to package directions for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, Mascarpone cheese and extract until smooth. Fold in pistachios and the whipped cream., Cut the top off each cupcake. Spread or pipe cupcakes with cheese mixture; replace tops. In a small saucepan, melt white baking chocolate with remaining cream over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. Spoon over cupcakes; sprinkle with chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 48g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.