Muffins with ganache

12 servings

60 minutes

Muffins with ganache are an exquisite combination of airy chocolate pastry and rich chocolate cream. This dessert originated from European cuisine and has become a favorite among sweet lovers worldwide. The origins of muffins trace back to 18th century England, while ganache—a classic French cream—adds sophistication to them. Muffins have a rich cocoa flavor, and the ganache filling gives them a velvety texture and pleasant sweetness. A special touch is added by the airy meringue that completes the flavor composition. They are served on festive tables as an addition to morning coffee or as a treat during cozy tea gatherings. The delicate dough, rich ganache, and airy texture make this dessert an ideal treat for those who appreciate refined sweet gastronomy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 385.6
• Proteins: 5.1g
• Fats: 17.2g
• Carbohydrates: 52.6g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Cocoa powder: 0.5 glass
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Sugar: 2 glass
• Butter: 90 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Boiling water: 0.5 glass
• Egg white: 2 pc
• Dark chocolate 70%: 200 g
• Vanillin: 1 tsp
• Cream 35%: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line the muffin pan with cupcake liners. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Beat the butter with 1 cup of sugar, add the egg, and mix. Add vanilla, half of the dry mixture, hot water, and the rest of the dry mixture, mixing after each addition. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool and thicken, then add 1 cup of chocolate. Pour the batter into the molds and bake for about 22-25 minutes. Check for doneness with a wooden toothpick. Cool in the molds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Cocoa powder: 0.5 glass
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 2 glasss
   • Butter: 90 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Boiling water: 0.5 glass
   • Dark chocolate 70%: 200 g
   • Vanillin: 1 teaspoon

2. Make ganache. Bring the cream to a boil, add chocolate (1 cup) and stir until smooth. Let it cool completely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 0.5 glass
   • Dark chocolate 70%: 200 g

3. Make the cream. Mix 1/3 cup of water, sugar (1 cup), egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt with a hand mixer. Place the cream container over a pot of gently simmering water (this is a water bath) and whip until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Remove from water and continue whipping for about 2 minutes until the cream cools. Use a spoon to create a well in each cupcake and fill it with ganache. Top with cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 2 glasss
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon