Nutella Lava Muffins with Molten Center – Easy Recipe
Nothing is more comforting than a warm muffin whose molten Nutella heart flows out at the first bite. Thanks to Greek yogurt, the batter stays incredibly soft and light. This simple, budget-friendly recipe will delight the whole family. For a perfect molten center, freeze small Nutella balls for thirty minutes before making the batter. This step is crucial to prevent the chocolate from spreading during baking. Mix the Greek yogurt, eggs, sugars, oil, baking powder and flour until smooth. Spoon a first layer of batter into the paper liners, place one frozen Nutella ball in the center, then cover with more batter. Be careful to fill the molds only three-quarters full. Bake at 180°C for 25 to 30 minutes, until the muffins are golden and slightly domed. When they come out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. You will discover an airy crumb and a delicately flowing chocolate center. Feel free to add chopped hazelnuts before baking for even more indulgence. These muffins will quickly become the family’s favorite snack.
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Prepare the melting center: about 30 minutes before, shape 6 small Nutella balls and place them in the freezer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt with the eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth.
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Add the oil then the baking powder and mix vigorously again.
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Gradually fold in the flour, whisking until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
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Divide a small amount of batter among the liners, place one frozen Nutella ball in the center, then cover with the remaining batter, filling the molds three-quarters full.
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Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25 to 30 minutes, until the muffins are nicely golden.
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Let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying to get the best molten center.
- Bring the eggs and yogurt to room temperature before starting; this helps the batter emulsify.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container. To bring back the molten center, microwave them for 10 seconds.
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