Cherry Muffins with Streusel Recipe
Introduction
These Cherry Muffins with Streusel are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Juicy cherries combined with a sweet, crumbly streusel topping make each bite irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the softened butter and combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Gently fold in the cherries into the batter. Divide the batter evenly into a muffin tin lined with paper cups.
- Step 3: For the streusel topping, mix a few tablespoons of flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture over each muffin.
- Step 4: Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use frozen cherries if fresh ones are not available; just thaw and drain them well before using to avoid excess moisture.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor in the batter.
- For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped almonds or pecans on top of the streusel.
Storage
Store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature. Reheat briefly in a microwave or oven to enjoy warm muffins.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use dried cherries instead of fresh?
Yes, but soak dried cherries in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to the batter to plump them up and prevent dryness.
How do I prevent the streusel from sinking?
Make sure the batter is thick enough to hold the streusel on top, and sprinkle the topping gently without pressing it into the batter.
PrintCherry Muffins with Streusel Recipe
These Cherry Muffins with Streusel are moist, flavorful treats perfect for breakfast or a snack. Fresh or frozen cherries are mixed into a tender muffin batter, then topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel that adds a delightful crunch and sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, these muffins offer a perfect balance of fruity and spicy flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, chopped
Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep muffins tender.
- Fold in cherries. Carefully fold the chopped cherries into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Fill muffin tin. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Divide the batter evenly among the cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Add streusel topping. Sprinkle the prepared streusel evenly over the tops of the batter in each muffin cup.
- Bake. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake muffins in the center rack for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cherries; if frozen, do not thaw to prevent extra moisture in the batter.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: Cherry muffins, streusel topping, cinnamon muffin, baked cherry dessert, breakfast muffins
