To prepare these delicious chocolate and pineapple muffins, we start by organizing the necessary ingredients and utensils. It is essential to have a large bowl, another medium one for the liquid mixture, some muffin molds, a fine grater, a spatula, and of course, the oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius.
In a large bowl, we carefully sift the flour, add the baking powder and salt. This dry mixture is the base of our muffins and will contribute to the fluffy texture we desire. In another bowl, we crack the eggs and add water, sugar, yogurt, milk, and lemon juice. It is important to mix these liquid ingredients well until the sugar is completely dissolved so that the muffins have a uniform and pleasant taste.
Once we have a homogeneous mixture, we start to carefully incorporate the flour mixture into the liquid one. We use a spatula to avoid forming lumps, mixing gently until the ingredients are well integrated but without overdoing it, so as not to develop the gluten in the flour. Now, we divide the batter into two equal parts. In the first part, we add the grated chocolate, which will provide a rich and decadent flavor to our muffins.
If we do not have special muffin paper, we grease the molds with oil and dust them with flour so that the muffins do not stick. We fill the molds with batter, leaving about 1/4 of their height free, as the batter will rise during baking. In the remaining batter, we add pieces of pineapple, which will bring a fruity and fresh note, perfectly contrasting with the chocolate.
After filling the molds, we place them in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden on top and pass the toothpick test. After baking, we take them out of the oven and let them cool in the molds for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely. Finally, we dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant and appetizing appearance. These muffins are perfect for a sweet snack or to be served at a party, knowing that all guests will be delighted by the combination of chocolate and pineapple!
In a large bowl, we carefully sift the flour, add the baking powder and salt. This dry mixture is the base of our muffins and will contribute to the fluffy texture we desire. In another bowl, we crack the eggs and add water, sugar, yogurt, milk, and lemon juice. It is important to mix these liquid ingredients well until the sugar is completely dissolved so that the muffins have a uniform and pleasant taste.
Once we have a homogeneous mixture, we start to carefully incorporate the flour mixture into the liquid one. We use a spatula to avoid forming lumps, mixing gently until the ingredients are well integrated but without overdoing it, so as not to develop the gluten in the flour. Now, we divide the batter into two equal parts. In the first part, we add the grated chocolate, which will provide a rich and decadent flavor to our muffins.
If we do not have special muffin paper, we grease the molds with oil and dust them with flour so that the muffins do not stick. We fill the molds with batter, leaving about 1/4 of their height free, as the batter will rise during baking. In the remaining batter, we add pieces of pineapple, which will bring a fruity and fresh note, perfectly contrasting with the chocolate.
After filling the molds, we place them in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden on top and pass the toothpick test. After baking, we take them out of the oven and let them cool in the molds for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely. Finally, we dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant and appetizing appearance. These muffins are perfect for a sweet snack or to be served at a party, knowing that all guests will be delighted by the combination of chocolate and pineapple!
Ingredients
50 g white chocolate, 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons of water, 200 g sugar, 250 ml yogurt, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of salt, 100 g drained pineapple chunks from compote.