Ricotta and Vanilla Bean Puddings

INGREDIENTS

• Butter, for greasing the muffin cups
• 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese , at room temperature
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 cups fresh, or frozen and thawed, cranberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 large orange, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra, as needed