The necessary ingredients are flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, pears, chocolate, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Yes, you can use canned pears if you don't have fresh pears. Just make sure to drain them well before incorporating them into the recipe.

That depends on your personal preferences. You can peel the pears if you prefer a smoother texture in the muffins. If you enjoy the texture of pears with the skin, you can leave them as they are.

You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or a combination of both according to your preferences. Chop the chocolate into small pieces so that it distributes evenly in the muffins.

Generally, the muffins bake for about 20 to 25 minutes in the Thermomix. Check the doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins. If it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.

Yes, you can use melted chocolate for a more gooey version of the muffins. Simply add the melted chocolate to the batter before pouring it into the muffin molds.

You can store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them and thaw as needed.

Yes, you can use silicone molds for this recipe. Just make sure to grease them well or spray them with non-stick spray for easy removal of the muffins.

Yes, you can add chopped nuts or sliced almonds to the muffin batter to add texture and flavor. Just make sure to incorporate them evenly.

Yes, you can use vegan butter or melted coconut oil as an alternative to butter in this recipe. Just make sure to adjust the quantities accordingly.