Description
These pistachio muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with a creamy Nutella® center that makes every bite rich and satisfying. Finished with crunchy pistachios on top, they are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (100 ml)
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon milk (100 ml)
- 1⅔ cups Italian 00 flour or all-purpose flour (200 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 g)
- ½ cup pistachio flour or finely ground pistachios (50 g)
- ¾ cup Nutella® (180 g)
- Chopped pistachios, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for a conventional oven or 340°F (170°C) for a fan oven. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until pale and slightly foamy.
- Slowly pour in the sunflower oil while mixing continuously. Add the milk and continue mixing until smooth.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder. Mix on low speed until fully combined.
- Add the pistachio flour or finely ground pistachios and gently mix until evenly incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of Nutella® into the center of each muffin and lightly cover with extra batter if needed.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the tops.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for a gooey Nutella® center or cool completely before serving.
Notes
- All-purpose flour works perfectly if Italian 00 flour is unavailable.
- Pistachio flour can be made by blending unsalted pistachios in a food processor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft and fluffy.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Warm slightly before serving for the creamiest Nutella® filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
