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Sweet Peach Bellini Cupcakes

Delicious Sweet Peach Bellini Cupcakes for Summer Celebrations

Sweet Peach Bellini Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of champagne and peaches, perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure at room temperature
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check expiration date
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 0.5 cup Champagne or Prosecco High-quality sparkling wine recommended
  • 1 cup Fresh Peaches Diced, fresh preferred
Pastry Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Opt for high-fat cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Frosting
  • 0.5 teaspoon Peach Flavoring Oil Can substitute with Peach Schnapps
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust consistency with heavy cream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 package Gel Food Colors Trio For peach hue
  • cups White Nonpareils For decoration
  • leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for presentation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • cupcake pans
  • Piping bag
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans.
  2. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients and add them to the butter-sugar mixture alternately with champagne.
  5. Fold in diced peaches gently to the batter.
  6. Fold in whipped egg whites to lighten the batter.
  7. Spoon batter into liners, filling two-thirds full, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare frosting by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, and peach flavoring oil until smooth.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with nonpareils and mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients and high-quality champagne or prosecco will enhance flavor and texture.

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