Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins, a perfect blend of light and fluffy textures with a burst of fresh strawberry flavor. These muffins are not only ideal for leisurely weekend breakfasts but also make an excellent choice for meal prep throughout the week. The creamy ricotta adds an unexpected twist, elevating your average muffin into a special treat that everyone will love. Enjoy them as a sweet snack, part of your brunch spread, or even as a light dessert. With simple steps and wholesome ingredients, baking these muffins at home is both satisfying and effortless.
Ingredients
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- 2.75 cups self-raising flour
- 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 8.5 oz ricotta cheese
- 8.8 oz fresh strawberries (diced)
- Demerara sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining with muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, sugar, and salt; whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, milk, and ricotta cheese until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined; fold in diced strawberries carefully.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups until two-thirds full and sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg