The double chocolate muffins served in the Olympic Village at the 2024 Paris Olympics have gone viral on TikTok, and now there’s an opportunity to try them at home. Norwegian Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen has lovingly been nicknamed “the muffin man” on TikTok due to his series of videos sharing his passion for the breakfast delicacy. Hundreds of websites have responded by releasing their own versions of these muffins, and thanks to The New York Times, we now have the most accurate recipe.
The process of making these muffins may seem intimidating at first, but the recipe is easily accomplishable for bakers of any skill level. With a total preparation time of only one hour, even those with busy schedules can take the time to produce these confections.
One ingredient that makes The New York Times recipe unique is the addition of one cup of coffee, which enhances the rich chocolatey flavor. Much of the taste can be attributed to the Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which gives the muffins a darker, more bittersweet taste. While this product can be found at most grocery stores, it is on the more expensive side, being priced at a whopping ten dollars for just eight ounces.
These muffins are definitely best eaten straight out of the oven when they are still warm and gooey. While the filling is optional, we highly recommend taking the time to make it, as it adds to the texture. It simply requires sugar, butter, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, salt and heavy cream to create the rich, fudgy sauce that completes the sweet dish.
After taking the first bite, it instantly became clear why these muffins caught the attention of the Olympic athletes and gained so much online traction. The reason behind Christiansen’s obsession with these treats is blatantly obvious when you taste the strong — but not overpowering — chocolate piquancy. We were pleasantly surprised when the muffins were much lighter and airier than originally expected. The chocolate chunks were perfectly distributed so there was an even amount of melted richness in every bite.
This baked good is undoubtedly more of a dessert than a breakfast food, but it is perfect for an occasional treat. The soft, moist center of the muffin pairs exquisitely with its crispy top, making this a decadent, yet simple delicacy.
To sum up this baking experience, the Olympic athletes were not exaggerating in their positive reviews of this muffin. The beautiful and intricate chocolate components create a picture-perfect muffin that will be hard to forget.
If you want to recreate this recipe at home, here is the link: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025839-molten-chocolate-muffins
