Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins: A decadent dessert with a twist

Treat yourself to the ultimate dessert experience with our Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins, blending the rich, velvety texture of cheesecake with the indulgent depth of chocolate muffins. These treats feature a delicious cheesecake filling coated in a soft, chocolatey muffin, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

Why you'll love it:

The unique combination of a cheesecake core in a double chocolate muffin makes each bite an explosion of creamy, chocolatey flavors. These muffins are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them a fantastic choice for parties, gatherings or simply as a luxurious treat to enjoy any day.

Perfect occasion:

These muffins are ideal for festive occasions, brunches or as a special dessert after a family dinner. They're also perfect for bake sales or as a thoughtful homemade gift, delighting everyone who receives them.

Decorating Tips:

For a nice finishing touch, you can dust these muffins with powdered sugar or drizzle them with chocolate or vanilla icing. replaces the word nice with empty make them even more delicious, garnish each muffin with a small spoonful of whipped cream or a fresh raspberry before serving.

Ingredients:

For the cheesecake dough:

• 175 g of fresh cheese
• 30g of sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
• Vanilla extract

For the muffin batter:

• 200g flour
• 100g of sugar
• 3 teaspoons of baking powder
• 5 teaspoons of cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar
• 200 ml) milk
• 2 eggs
• 30 g melted butter
• 80 g chopped dark chocolate
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) using conventional heat settings. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the cheesecake filling:
   • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, cornstarch and a little vanilla extract until smooth. Put aside.
3. Prepare the muffin batter:
   • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
   • Add the sugar and vanilla sugar.
   • In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs and melted butter.
   • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Add the chopped dark chocolate.

4. Assemble the muffins:
   • Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the chocolate muffin batter.
   • Spoon a dollop of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each, then cover with muffin batter until the cups are almost full.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion comes out clean.
6. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these scrumptious Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins, a perfect blend of two beloved desserts that will be a hit for any occasion!