# [Dish Name] - A Delightful Culinary Journey
In the realm of sweet indulgences, few treats can rival the charm and allure of muffins. These individual-sized cakes offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. This article presents a collection of tantalizing cherry nut muffin recipes that will surely satisfy any sweet tooth. From classic cherry nut muffins to variations featuring unique ingredients and flavors, these recipes are sure to delight muffin enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you prefer a traditional flavor profile or are looking for something more adventurous, you'll find the perfect cherry nut muffin recipe to suit your taste buds. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delicious muffins with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delectable journey into the world of cherry nut muffins.
MINI CHERRY MUFFINS
These pretty muffins from our Test Kitchen are perfect for Christmas morning. Make them the night before and keep on the counter in an air tight container.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, yogurt and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries., Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY MUFFIN
A Cherry stuffed muffin with a sweet crumb topping. I found this on another site listed as adapted from Food & Wine Magazine.
Provided by Slight Edge Chef
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 18 Muffins, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375. Line muffin tins with liners or spray with cooking spray.
- 2. Make the crumb topping: In medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Stir in butter then pinch mixture until it forms pea size chunks.
- 3. Make the muffins: In a small bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs and oil and beat with a hand mixer until well combined. Beat in the milk and vanilla. Add the flour mix and beat on low speed until the batter is smooth. Stir in the cherries.
- 4. Spoon the batter into muffin tins filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle crumb topping on each muffin and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- 5. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
BLANCHE'S MINIATURE CHERRY MUFFINS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 36 to 40 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease the cups of 2 mini-muffin tins and set aside.
- Cream the butter and brown and granulated sugars. Add the beaten egg yolks, flour, baking powder and 3 tablespoons of the cherry juice, blending well. Fold in the egg whites. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of chopped pecans in the bottom of each muffin cup. Spoon in 2 teaspoons of batter, then place half a cherry in the center of the batter. Sprinkle a few pieces of chopped pecan on top of each muffin. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the tins and dust the muffins with powdered sugar while hot, so the sugar melts in.
FRESH CHERRY MUFFINS
This recipe came about from an abundance of fresh cherries and some hungry summertime kids! Enjoy!
Provided by MRSPARKERII
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk oil, milk, egg, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Pour into flour mixture; stir gently until incorporated. Fold cherries into the batter.
- Spoon batter into the muffin cups, filling each 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
- Bake muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
VERY CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine all topping ingredients except almonds. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, combine ingredients to a course consistency. Once combined, fold in the almonds.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with paper liners for 18 muffins.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, extract and preserves. Batter will be somewhat lumpy.
- Use an ice cream scoop to evenly fill each muffin pan with the batter. Sprinkle tops of muffins with 2 teaspoons of almond topping. Bake 17 to 21 minutes.
DRIED CHERRY MUFFINS
Try this luscious muffin that stars sweet-tart dried cherries for breakfast or brunch, suggests Sandra Wagner of Chicago, Illinois.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MINI MARASCHINO CHERRY MUFFINS
A sweet cherry glaze brings out the best of an almond and cherry muffin.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1-inch) muffin cups or 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
- In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, milk and egg with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt just until flour is moistened. Fold in cherries and almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be full).
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins. Serve warm if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure that your muffins are bursting with flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
- Fill the muffin cups only two-thirds full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the muffins.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help to prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan.
Conclusion:
Cherry nut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Whether you're using fresh or frozen cherries, these tips will help you make the best cherry nut muffins possible. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cherry nut muffins a try!
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