Strawberries And Cream Cupcakes Filled Recipes

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM CUPCAKES (FILLED)

Steps:

• For Cake: Set egg whites, buttermilk and butter out at room temperature for, no less than, 30 minutes. Prepare muffin pan by placing aluminum muffin cups in each indention.
• Preheat over to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl; set aside. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl (medium mixing bowl). Add egg whites, little by little, until completely combined. Alternately adding flour and buttermilk, beat after each addition until all is combined.
• Pour a 1/4 cup scoop of cake mixture into each muffin cup. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Take out of oven to cool; while preparing filling and frosting.
• Marshmallow Creme filling: Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a stand-up mixer, such as Kitchen-Aid. Whip on medium while making the syrup. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reached 240 degrees (you will need a candy thermometer for this). Add syrup, slowly, to the now whipped egg whites. Once combined, whip for an additional 6-8 minutes until thickened. Creme should be thick and glossy.
• Strawberry Creme Buttercream Frosting: Whip butter, until creamy, in a small mixing bowl. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla; combine until smooth. Sift 10x sugar over creamed mixture and combine; this will assure no lumps form. Add pureed strawberries; mixture will be loose once combined. Add 10x sugar, a 1/2 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
• Cool cupcakes completely. Once cooled, pipe your marshmallow creme into the middle of each cupcake; stick tip about half way into the middle of the cupcake and squeeze for a second, letting loose and lifting the pastry bag away with care. Using another pastry bag, pipe frosting onto cupcakes using an up and down continual motion to create a slight wave; starting from the outside, in (let a little bit of the cream filling show in the center; which creates a flower effect).
• Let cupcakes sit for 30 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator for freshness.

STRAWBERRY-CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, mix cake mix, water, sour cream, oil and eggs with spoon until well blended (batter will be thick). Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
• In small bowl, stir preserves until smooth. Place 1 piece of cream cheese on top of each cupcake; press into batter slightly. Spoon 1/4 measuring teaspoon preserves on top of cream cheese in each cupcake.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are golden brown and spring back when touched lightly in center (some preserves may show in tops of cupcakes). Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Spread frosting over cupcakes. Just before serving, garnish each cupcake with strawberry slices. Store covered in refrigerator.

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
• In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.