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Fluffy Cherry Cobbler Muffins with Crunchy Streusel Topping

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These fluffy cherry cobbler muffins feature a tender crumb topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel and juicy cherries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp vinegar for a quick substitute)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for streusel)
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold until just combined—don’t overmix! The batter should be lumpy but no streaks of flour.
  5. Fold in the pitted and halved cherries carefully to avoid breaking them up.
  6. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  8. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown and crunchy.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Fold the batter gently to keep muffins fluffy; toss frozen cherries in flour before folding to prevent sinking; keep butter cold for streusel to maintain crunch; start checking muffins at 20 minutes with a toothpick test; cool muffins on a rack to avoid sogginess.

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