Easy savory cupcakes are round and compact, 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 cooking, gives a stringy texture and an inviting look.
The inside 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 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 harmonizing with the saltiness of the ham and cheese.
The texture is crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside, with pieces of ham and zucchini adding a touch of texture.
The melted cheese provides a creamy and enveloping note.
Made for you:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- 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 tbsps grated parmesan
- as needed parsley
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- 3 tbsps milk
- 2 tbsps flour
Easy Savory Cupcakes
Tools
What we need to prepare
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Scissors
Steps
First, preheat the oven to 356°F (static).
Take all ingredients out of the fridge and first the puff pastry, which you need to unroll carefully.
Place your cupcake molds on the puff pastry, keeping a distance of 1 inch from each base.
Use a pair of scissors to cut the puff pastry along with the parchment paper underneath
Place the squares of puff pastry inside each mold
and press around, folding the edges slightly outward.
Prepare the filling, beat the eggs with parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan, milk, salt, pepper, spices
and flour and make the mixture smooth and homogeneous
Place all the molds in a large baking sheet with low edges.
Pour 1 tablespoon of egg mixture into each cupcake.
Add the chopped provolone,
the ham and diced zucchini
Pour more egg mixture up to 1 finger from the edge,
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 a remaining mixture and the pastry is finished, you can fill cream puff tins or cupcake molds and bake those too.
Storage
Easy savory cupcakes can be kept fresh for up to 2 days.
Tips
Additional tips:
For an extra touch of flavor, fresh chopped herbs like parsley or chives can be added to the mixture 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, ricotta or mozzarella can be added to the mixture.
For a spicy touch, a pinch of chili pepper or smoked provolone cubes can be added.
For a touch of color, dried cherry tomatoes can be added.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Easy Savory Cupcakes
Can they be cooked in an air fryer?
Yes, at 356°F for 10 minutes.
