Rio Briati Mint Mascarpone Whoopie Pies
This recipe is the perfect scrumptious addition to your baking repertoire. The classic combination of refreshing mint and rich chocolate makes this tasty confection ideal for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cakes
- ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1 egg
- 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Filling
- 2 cups mascarpone chilled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 sheets of gelatin soaked
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
Cakes
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda and salt.
- In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add the egg, oil, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and dry ingredients, and beat at top speed until smooth.
- Place approximately 20 tablespoon-size scoops of the batter onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Filling
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a wire whip attachment, whisk heavy cream at medium speed for 7-8 minutes, or until firm peaks begin to show. Add mascarpone and sugar, and whisk until just incorporated. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and whisk for another 30 seconds.
Assembly
- Once cooled, turn over half of the cakes so the flat side is facing up. Place a dollop of filling on each face-up cake, and top with another cake (flat side face down). Press gently to "glue" the cakes together with the filling.
Rio Briati
For years, the Rio Briati family of cheeses has delighted all who have experienced their pure and distinct flavors. From fresh mozzarella to classic provolone and creamy mascarpone, Rio Briati cheeses are always made with the freshest milk and are crafted from classic Italian recipes. Our milk is free of both hormones and rBST.
