Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs (2 for filling)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 tablespoons granulated sugar (3 for batter, 5 for filling)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 7 oz Ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together one egg, olive oil, and three tablespoons of sugar until blended.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- For the filling, beat two eggs with five tablespoons of sugar until frothy. Mix in lemon zest, Ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add Ricotta filling, then top off with more batter.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool slightly before serving; dust with icing sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh Ricotta for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins airy. Experiment with other extracts or citrus zests to customize flavors.
