Muffins with Finetti

Finetti Muffins - a quick and delicious dessert

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 12 muffins

If you are looking for a simple and quick recipe to impress family or friends, Finetti muffins are the perfect choice. These delicious muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and filled with chocolate, giving them an irresistible taste. Let's see together how to prepare them step by step.

Ingredients:

- 250 g flour
- 100 ml milk at room temperature
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 50 g sugar
- 70 g butter at room temperature
- Vanilla essence or vanilla sugar
- 150 g Nutella (or Finetti) at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- A few tablespoons of cognac (optional)
- Rum essence (optional)

For filling:

- Nuts, chocolate, or a piece of banana (your choice)

For decoration:

- Glazed chocolate, chocolate chips, or anything else you like

Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature. This step is essential to achieve a homogeneous and easy-to-mix composition. Take the eggs and butter out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start.

2. Mixing the ingredients: In a large bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Use an electric mixer to combine these ingredients until you get a fluffy and light-colored mixture. This is the time to add the vanilla essence or vanilla sugar for extra flavor.

3. Incorporating the butter: Add the soft butter and continue mixing until fully incorporated. The butter adds moisture and flavor, essential for fluffy muffins.

4. Adding the chocolate: Gently, with a spatula or wooden spoon, add Nutella (or Finetti). Mix until the chocolate is evenly integrated into the mixture. This ingredient will give the muffins a decadent flavor.

5. Bringing in the flour and milk: Start adding the flour and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour. At this point, also add the baking powder. Mix until the ingredients are well integrated, but do not overmix to avoid dense muffins.

6. Flavoring: If desired, you can add a few tablespoons of cognac and rum essence for a more intense flavor. These will add a layer of aromatic complexity, but they are optional.

7. Filling: If you choose to add filling, now is the time. You can put some chopped nuts, chocolate pieces, or even a slice of banana in each muffin mold.

8. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Fill the muffin molds with the obtained mixture, leaving some space for the muffins to rise. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes or until golden and pass the toothpick test (the toothpick should come out clean).

9. Decorating: After the muffins have cooled, you can decorate them with glazed chocolate or chocolate chips. Make them look truly appetizing!

10. Serving: These muffins are delicious both warm and cold. You can serve them with a scoop of ice cream or with caramel sauce for a truly indulgent dessert.

Personal suggestion: Add a teaspoon of coffee to the mixture for a special taste that will enhance the chocolate flavor.

These Finetti muffins are not only quick to prepare but also extremely versatile. You can experiment with different fillings and flavors to suit your preferences. Enjoy every bite and cherish the time spent in the kitchen!

 Ingredients: 250 g flour, 100 ml milk at room temperature, 2 large eggs at room temperature, 50 g sugar, 70 g butter at room temperature, vanilla essence or vanilla sugar, 150 g Nutella at room temperature, 2 teaspoons baking powder, a few tablespoons of cognac, rum essence. For the filling: nuts, chocolate, or a piece of banana. For decoration: chocolate glaze, chocolate flakes, or anything else you desire.