Three-Cheese Cupcakes

DIRECTIONS

• For the cupcakes:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard 12-count muffin tin with 6 paper liners.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and orange extract until smooth. Stir in the evaporated milk.
• Add the parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder and salt and fold together until just mixed.
• Scoop 2 level tablespoons of batter into each muffin liner.
• Cut the Velveeta cheese into 6 even cubes. Push one cube into the batter in each muffin liner.
• Divide the remaining batter between the 6 muffin cups (there should be about 1 level tablespoon of batter for each muffin cup for this part).
• Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top of each muffin.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until well-risen and golden-brown on top.
• Remove from the oven and from the muffin pan. Place on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
• For the frosting:
• Use electric beaters to whisk the softened cream cheese until slightly aerated. Beat in the honey and hot sauce until just combined.
• Transfer the frosting to a piping bag, cut off the end making an 1/2-inch wide opening.
• Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake then garnish with chives.
• Serve immediately at room temperature. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Tools:
• Piping bag (for frosting = optional).
• 12-cup standard muffin tin.
• Note:
• If you’d prefer a sweeter cupcake, you can use condensed milk instead of the evaporated milk as seen in the video.