Panettone Muffins with Chocolate

1 . Stage

Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until chocolate is melted and ganache is smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Combine remaining 1/4 cup cream, cubed panettone, eggs, milk, and sugar in a bowl and mix until well combined. Remove about 6 small tablespoons of panettone mixture and set aside.

4 . Stage

Remove ganache from fridge and beat with an electric blender until creamy.

5 . Stage

Grease a 6-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners. Spoon panettone mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Make an indention with your finger into each muffin and place 1 teaspoon of chocolate ganache inside. Cover with the 6 tablespoons panettone that were set aside.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.