Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 7 oz Ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp icing sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with parchment paper if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- In another bowl, combine one egg, olive oil, and three tablespoons of sugar; whisk until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the Ricotta filling, beat two eggs in a separate bowl; add five tablespoons of sugar, lemon zest, Ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, then top with a generous dollop of Ricotta filling.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean when inserted.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg