Gourmet chocolate and mascarpone muffins with hazelnut crumble

Dig into the ultimate comfort dessert with these delicious Chocolate Mascarpone Muffins, which cleverly combine the sweetness of mascarpone with the richness of chocolate, topped with a creamy hazelnut spread. Each muffin is topped with a sweet, buttery crumble that provides the perfect textural contrast to the moist, dense base. This recipe not only satisfies your chocolate cravings, but does so with a surprising twist that elevates it from ordinary to extraordinary.

Why you'll love this recipe

These chocolate and mascarpone muffins stand out for several reasons:

• Complex flavors:Rich chocolate combined with the creamy, subtle flavor of mascarpone and sweet hazelnut spread provides a multi-layered taste experience.
• Unexpected surprise:The center of each muffin contains a frozen dollop of hazelnut spread, a delicious secret that melts during baking to infuse the muffin with a gooey, nutty goodness.
• Texture delight:The crumbly topping adds a crunchy dimension to the soft and tender muffins, making each bite pleasantly varied.

Ideal occasions to serve

These muffins are perfect for various occasions:

• Elegant breakfasts:Start your day with a luxurious treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.
• Dessert buffets:Add an elegant touch to any party or gathering with these sophisticated muffins.
• Holiday Treats:Serve them during the holidays to bring a festive touch with a gourmet twist.

Decorating Tips

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• Gold Dust:For a touch of elegance, sprinkle lightly with edible gold powder after baking.
• Hazelnut halves: replaces the word nice with emptyp each muffin with a hazelnut half before baking to bring out the flavors inside.
• Serve in style:Display these muffins on a vintage cake stand for a charming presentation.

Ingredients for muffins:

• 2 eggs
• 130 g light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 100 ml of oil
• 120 ml of milk
• 130 g mascarpone
• 240 g all-purpose flour
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• Hazelnut spread for the center

Ingredients for the crumble topping:

• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 80 g light brown sugar
• 80 g softened butter

1. Preparing the filling:Place the hazelnut spread in small spoonfuls on a baking sheet and freeze.
2. Mix the wet ingredients:Whisk eggs, vanilla and sugar until creamy. Stir in oil, milk and mascarpone.
3. Sift the dry ingredients: Mix flour, cocoa and baking powder in a separate bowl.
4. Combine the mixtures: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
5. Fill the muffin molds: Pour the batter into lined muffin cups. Place a spoonful of frozen hazelnut spread into each.
6. Make crumble: Mix flour, sugar and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over muffins.
7. Pastry shop:Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 35 minutes.

Enjoy these wonderfully rich Chocolate Mascarpone Muffins, where every bite is a mix of creamy, crunchy and chocolatey goodness!