Indulge in 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 luscious cheesecake filling encased in a moist, chocolatey muffin, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This:
The unique combination of a cheesecake core within a double chocolate muffin makes each bite an explosion of creamy and 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 anyone who receives them.
Decoration Tips:
For a beautiful finishing touch, you can dust these muffins with powdered sugar or drizzle them with a chocolate or vanilla glaze. To make them even more indulgent, top each muffin with a small dollop of whipped cream or a fresh raspberry before serving.
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake Batter:
- 175g cream cheese
- 30g sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
For the Muffin Batter:
- 200g flour
- 100g sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 5 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 200ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 30g butter, melted
- 80g dark chocolate, chopped
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) using conventional heat settings. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling:
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, egg, cornstarch, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the muffin batter:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the sugar and vanilla sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
- 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 top with more muffin batter until the cups are nearly full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin part comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these luscious Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins, a perfect blend of two beloved desserts that will be a hit at any occasion!