Pizzelle Dessert Cups Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick pizzelle iron. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Slowly add sugar, and continue mixing until well-blended. Whisk in vanilla and lemon extracts. Slowly add the cooled butter in a steady stream, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth.
• Slowly add the sifted flour mixture, and keep whisking until flour is completely incorporated into the batter. Do not overbeat.
• Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch plain tip with batter. Pipe 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter in a circle in the center of each pattern on the heated pizzelle iron. Close the iron, and seal with the clasp. Cook for 50 to 60 seconds. Using a small spatula, remove pizzelles, and place on wire rack to cool.

Steps:

• Plug in pizzelle iron and allow it to heat while you are making the batter.
• Batter: Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
• Drop a tablespoon of the batter onto the hot iron (sprayed with non-stick spray). Allow to cook 1 minute.
• Remove hot cookie from iron and press it over a small-bottomed glass in order to create a cup shape.
• Allow cups to cool thoroughly; store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
• Use these cups to hold chocolate mousse, pudding, ice cream, or a fruit granita.

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, anise extract if using and eggs in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and continue to whisk until the batter is smooth. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour so the batter can hydrate.
• Heat the pizzelle iron, and cook your pizzelles according to the manufacturer's directions.