Easy savory cupcakes have a round and compact shape typical of muffins but with a more refined and inviting appearance.
The surface is golden and slightly crunchy, with small pieces of ham and zucchini peeking out here and there, adding a touch of color and rusticity.
The cheese, melted during cooking, gives a stringy texture and an inviting appearance.
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 slight hint of aromatic herbs, like thyme or oregano, adds a touch of Mediterranean fragrance.
Taste:
The taste is a perfect balance between sweet and savory, with the natural sweetness of zucchini harmoniously blending with the saltiness of ham and cheese.
The texture is crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside, with bits of ham and zucchini adding a touch of texture.
The melted cheese provides a creamy and enveloping note.
Thought for you:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation 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 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
- 3 eggs
- 3.5 oz cooked ham (smoked)
- 3.5 oz smoked provolone
- 7 oz zucchini (diced)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 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, turn on the oven and set it to 356°F (static).
Take all the ingredients out of the fridge, starting with the puff pastry, which you should gently unroll.
Place your cupcake molds on the puff pastry, spacing them 1 inch apart from the base of each.
Using a pair of scissors, cut the puff pastry along with the parchment paper underneath
Transfer the squares of puff pastry into each mold
and make them adhere all around by slightly folding the edges outward.
Prepare the filling by beating the eggs with parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, pepper, spices
and flour, and make the mixture smooth and homogeneous
Transfer all the molds to a large baking pan with low sides.
Pour 1 tablespoon of the egg mixture into each cupcake.
Add the chopped provolone,
ham, and diced zucchini
Pour more egg mixture up to 1 inch from the edge,
and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 15 minutes.
Wait 5 minutes before unmolding, and our quick savory cupcakes are ready.
If you have leftover mixture and the puff pastry is finished, you can fill some choux or cupcake molds and bake them as well.
Storage
Easy savory cupcakes remain fragrant for up to 2 days.
Advice
Additional advice:
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add freshly chopped aromatic herbs, like parsley or chives, to the batter or as a garnish.
Savory cupcakes are perfect as an appetizer, finger food for an aperitif, or as a savory snack.
They can be served hot or at room temperature.
Optional ingredients:
For a richer variant, you can add ricotta or mozzarella to the batter.
For a spicy touch, you can add a pinch of chili pepper or diced smoked provolone.
For a touch of color, you can add dried cherry tomatoes.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Easy savory cupcakes
Can they be cooked in an air fryer?
Yes, at 356°F (180°C) for 10 minutes.
