Mandarin Muffins
6 servings
30 minutes
Mandarin muffins are a true Italian dessert that transports you to sunny Sicily, where citrus aromas fill the air. The delicate, airy texture of the batter combines with the refreshing taste of juicy mandarins, creating a balance of sweetness and light acidity. Cream cheese adds softness and velvetiness, while semolina makes the muffins especially tender. They can be served as a morning treat with a cup of coffee or as an elegant finish to a festive dinner. These muffins not only delight in flavor but also provide a sense of coziness and warmth, like a piece of Italian gastronomic magic in every bite.
1
Dry the mandarins well (about 30 minutes).
- Canned mandarin segments: 350 g
2
Cream together butter, vanilla sugar, and sugar until smooth.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 90 g
- Vanilla sugar: 8 g
3
Beat the eggs one by one into the oily mixture.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
4
Then mix in the cream cheese, followed by the semolina and baking powder.
- Cream cheese: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Semolina: 100 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 8 g
5
At the very end, add the mandarins and gently mix the resulting mass so that the segments remain whole.
- Canned mandarin segments: 350 g
6
Place the dough in the molds. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and bake for 20 minutes.
