1. Prepare the dough
Mix all the ingredients for the dough into a compact mass. If the dough becomes crumbly while mixing in the food processor, briefly bring it together with your hands. Work with it as briefly as possible, wrap in cling film and let it cool for 1 hour .

2. Cook the chocolate cream
Make a pudding from milk, Liana pudding and sugar. Stir in the butter and finely chopped chocolate. Cover with foil and leave to cool in the fridge.

3. Shape the cupcakes
Press the dough into the metal molds and cut off the excess edges. Alternatively, roll it out between two sheets of baking paper, cool, cut out circles and place in the molds. Prick the bottom with a fork.

4. Let's bake
Bake at 170 °C for approximately 25 minutes . Carefully remove the still lukewarm cupcakes from the molds and let them cool.

5. Fill with cream

Briefly whip the cooled cream and put it in a pastry bag. Spread the jam into the cupcakes, drizzle with chocolate cream and decorate with fresh fruit, or edible flowers or herbs.

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FAQ – frequently asked questions

Are these cupcakes gluten-free?
Yes. The dough is made with Liana's Universal mix, a gluten-free flour mix suitable for a variety of sweet and savory baking. However, when preparing the gluten-free version, always check the labels of the other ingredients used.

What can I use Liana Universal mix for?
Liana Universal Mix is a universal gluten-free flour mix that can be used in various recipes. In this case, you will use it to prepare a shortcrust pastry for cupcakes, while a similar dough preparation procedure can also be used for tartlets.

Why use Liana Pudding in the cream?
Liana milk chocolate pudding will create the base for a thick chocolate cream. After adding butter and chocolate and cooling, you will get a cream suitable for filling and decorating cupcakes.

What kind of jam goes best in cupcakes?
We recommend a thicker jam with a more tart flavor, such as raspberry, cherry, or currant. It will create a nice contrast to the sweeter chocolate cream.

Can I make the cupcakes in advance?
You can prepare the baked cupcakes in advance and fill them just before serving. This will keep the dough nice and crispy for longer. You can have the chocolate cream ready and chilled in the refrigerator.

A small dessert that will stand out on the table

Gluten-free cupcakes are proof that even a few ingredients can make an impressive dessert for a celebration or a festive candy bar. Liana Universal Mix will create the base of the shortcrust pastry, Liana Vanilla Sugar will give it a pleasant aroma, and Liana Pudding with milk chocolate flavor will serve as the base of a delicate chocolate cream.

Just add your favorite sour jam, fresh fruit, and you can make cupcakes in a slightly different combination every time.

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