Description
Irresistible cherry chocolate chip heaven muffins promise a delightful journey through sweet and tangy flavors. Rich chocolate and juicy cherries combine in a perfect harmony that will make your taste buds dance with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- ¾ cup (130 g) mini chocolate chips
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Flavor and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Coarse sugar
- Extra chocolate chips
- Halved cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and readying a muffin tin with protective paper liners or non-stick spray coating.
- Create a powdery foundation by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- Craft a liquid blend by vigorously beating the egg and incorporating milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Merge the liquid and powdery mixtures with delicate strokes, combining just until integrated. Exercise caution to avoid excessive stirring, which could compromise the muffins’ delicate texture.
- Artfully introduce chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the batter, gently folding to guarantee even dispersion throughout the mixture, creating delightful flavor pockets.
- Carefully allocate the batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to accommodate rising and achieving an aesthetically pleasing domed configuration during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven, allowing the delicacies to transform for 18-22 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge pristine and unblemished.
- Permit the muffins to rest momentarily in the tin, then transition them to a cooling rack. For an elegant finishing touch, consider a light dusting of powdered sugar to enhance their visual appeal and sweetness.
Notes
- Swap fresh cherries with dried or frozen varieties to maintain moisture and flavor intensity when fresh ones aren’t available.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring the same tender texture and delicious taste.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting half with applesauce or mashed banana for a healthier alternative without compromising sweetness.
- Enhance texture by gently folding ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which prevents tough, dense muffins and keeps them light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg