Easy savory cupcakes have a round, compact shape typical of muffins, but with a more refined and inviting appearance.
The surface is golden and slightly crispy, with small pieces of ham and zucchini peeking out here and there, adding a touch of color and rusticity.
The cheese, melted during baking, gives a stringy texture and an appetizing look.
The interior is soft and moist, with an even distribution of ingredients.
Aroma:
The aroma is intense and enveloping, with warm notes of freshly baked pastry, smoked ham, melted cheese and fresh zucchini.
A light hint of aromatic herbs, such as thyme or oregano, adds a Mediterranean fragrance.
Taste:
The taste is a perfect balance between sweet and savory, with the natural sweetness of the zucchini harmonizing with the savory notes of the ham and cheese.
The texture is crispy on the outside and soft and moist inside, with pieces of ham and zucchini adding some bite.
The melted cheese provides a creamy, enveloping note.
Made for you:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 248.20 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.17 (g) of which sugars 0.48 (g)
- Proteins 9.10 (g)
- Fat 16.57 (g) of which saturated 3.16 (g)of which unsaturated 10.83 (g)
- Fibers 0.94 (g)
- Sodium 233.96 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 85 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
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- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 3 eggs
- 3.5 oz cooked ham (smoked)
- 3.5 oz smoked provola cheese
- 7 oz zucchini (diced)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- to taste parsley
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp flour
Easy savory cupcakes
Tools
What we need to prepare
- 1 Baking pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Scissors
Steps
First, preheat the oven to 356°F on the conventional (static) setting.
Take all the ingredients out of the fridge, starting with the puff pastry, which you should unroll gently.
Place your cupcake molds on the puff pastry, leaving about 1 3/16 in between the base of each.
Using a pair of scissors, cut the puff pastry together with the underlying parchment paper.
Transfer the puff pastry squares into each mold.
Press them to adhere all around by slightly folding the edges outward.
Prepare the filling: beat the eggs with parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan, milk and any desired spices.
Add the flour and make the mixture smooth and homogeneous.
Transfer all the molds to a large shallow baking tray.
Pour about 1 tablespoon of the egg mixture into each cupcake mold.
Add the shredded provola,
the ham and the diced zucchini.
Pour more of the egg mixture up to about 1/2 in from the rim,
and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes.
Wait 5 minutes before unmolding and our quick savory cupcakes are ready.
If you have leftover mixture and have run out of pastry, you can fill cream puff or cupcake liners and bake those as well.
Storage
The easy savory cupcakes stay fresh for up to 2 days.
Tips
Additional tips:
For an extra flavor boost, you can add finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, into the batter or use them as a garnish.
These savory cupcakes are perfect as an appetizer, finger food for an aperitif, or as a savory snack.
They can be served warm or at room temperature.
Optional ingredients:
For a richer variation, you can add ricotta or mozzarella to the mixture.
For a spicy touch, add a pinch of chili flakes or small cubes of smoked provola.
To add color, you can include sun-dried tomatoes.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Easy savory cupcakes
Can they be cooked in an air fryer?
Yes, at 356°F for 10 minutes.
