Best 9 Cherry Vanilla Mini Muffins Recipes

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Delight your taste buds with a burst of cherry and vanilla flavors in these exquisite Cherry Vanilla Mini Muffins! These bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Made with fresh, plump cherries and a hint of vanilla, these muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. With a tender crumb and a delectable aroma, they are sure to tantalize your senses and leave you craving more. These mini muffins are not only easy to make but also versatile. Whether you prefer them as a quick breakfast, a delightful snack, or a special dessert, they can be enjoyed at any time of the day. With variations such as adding chocolate chips, nuts, or even a hint of cinnamon, you can customize these muffins to suit your preferences and create a unique flavor experience every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with our Cherry Vanilla Mini Muffins!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY VANILLA MUFFINS



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Wouldn't it be nice to wake up your household to these delicious Cherry Vanilla Muffins? Their easy to make and can even be prepped the night before!

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
½ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla powder or pure vanilla extract
1 lemon zest and a good squeeze of juice (grated)
2 cups sweet cherries pitted and cut in half ( fresh or frozen)
½ cup granola for topping

Steps:

  • Mix all your dry ingredients together in one bowl (including Vanilla Powder)
  • Lightly beat the eggs and add in the Greek Yogurt, oil, lemon zest, and juice from the lemon. Mix all these ingredients until well blended.
  • Add wet mixture to dry mixture and mix just enough to blend.
  • Fold in the Cherries into the muffin mix. (donot over mix; it will make the muffins tough)
  • Sprinkle the tops with granola.
  • Bake for 25-30minutes at 350 degrees until the tops are golden brown.
  • This will yield 6 large muffins or 12 small muffins

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MINI CHERRY MUFFINS



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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped

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 VANILLA MINI MUFFINS



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Mini muffins are great for packing into lunch boxes, having on hand for after-school snacks and eating on the road. These sweet and colorful muffins are easy to prepare, so they're ideal for busy days. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherries. , Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLANCHE'S MINIATURE CHERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 36 to 40 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing tin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs yolks, well beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained, juices reserved
2 eggs whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Powdered sugar, for dusting

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.

CANDIED CHERRY MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup almond paste, crumbled (about 3 ounces)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped candied lemon and/or orange peel
1/2 cup candied cherries, quartered
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs, milk, 1 1/2 sticks melted butter, the almond paste and vanilla in a large bowl (it?s OK if the almond paste is still a little chunky). Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the candied citrus peel.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Top evenly with the candied cherries. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack.
  • Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter in the microwave. Brush the muffins with the butter while still warm, then dust with confectioners' sugar. Let cool completely.

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES WITH VANILLA WAFER CRUSTS



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These are delicious little cheesecakes, perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different toppings instead of cherry if you like.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 40m

Yield 24 cheesecakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
24 vanilla wafers
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Line regular sized muffin pans or cupcake tins with paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cup.
  • Fill the cups 2/3 full of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • When warm, top each with a tablespoon of cherry filling.
  • Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 85.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9

BETTER-THAN-BASIC MUFFINS



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Begin with our basic batter and add your choice of mix-ins from our list of variations below to make blueberry, chocolate chip, bran-raisin, cherry-pecan, or corn muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins (see variations; optional)
2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with rack in lower third. Butter and flour a standard 12-cup muffin pan, tapping out excess. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; make a well in the center. Add egg mixture to well. With a rubber spatula, gently stir ingredients just until batter is moistened (do not overmix; a few lumps are fine). Add mix-ins, if desired.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full; sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Loosen muffins, and tip them on their sides to cool in pan. Serve warm or at room temperature (muffins are best the day they are made).

MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKES



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law many years ago. It's a family favorite and a great treat for potlucks. It's very easy to make but looks like you've spent hours on it.

Provided by Nancy Singelyn

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 vanilla wafer cookies
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Place a vanilla wafer into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl until fluffy. Spoon mixture into the muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake filling is set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Spoon 2 or 3 cherries from pie filling over each cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

FRESH CHERRY MUFFINS



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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

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup fresh pitted and quartered sweet cherries
1 tablespoon white sugar

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will give your muffins the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them to keep their shape.
  • Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. They're best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These cherry vanilla mini muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Plus, they're mini, so you can enjoy them without feeling guilty. These muffins are also a great way to use up fresh cherries. If you have a cherry tree in your backyard, or if you find yourself with a bunch of cherries from the farmers market, these muffins are a great way to use them up. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give these cherry vanilla mini muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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