Pear and Chocolate Muffins

Pear and chocolate muffins are a great choice for a sweet treat that’s simple to prepare. Here is the recipe for you.

Ingredients

• 250 g of flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 ml of milk
• 2 ripe pears
• 100 g of melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 100 g of dark chocolate
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs and add the milk and melted butter.
4. Cut the pears into small cubes and the dark chocolate into pieces, setting some chocolate pieces aside for final decoration.
5. Combine the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture is homogeneous.
6. Add the pear and chocolate cubes to the batter and mix gently.
7. Fill the muffin cups up to 3/4 with the batter.
8. Add the reserved chocolate pieces to the muffins.
9. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the muffins cool on a wire rack before serving.

Curiosity

Muffins are originally from the United Kingdom but have become popular worldwide. The particularity of these small cakes is their versatility; they can indeed be prepared with an infinite combination of ingredients, always ensuring a delicious and satisfying result.

If you want an even more Italian variant, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or the grated zest of an organic lemon to the recipe for a touch of freshness that pairs perfectly with the taste of chocolate and pears.