Blueberry Muffin Tops Recipe
Description:
Everyone always seems to love just the muffin tops! I go back and forth between loving the tops or the whole muffin and this recipe can be used to make either. I wanted to find a recipe after I had a “muffie” at Panera and found this on Epicurious.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 3/8 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Fresh blueberries | 3 cups |
| Unsalted butter (for topping) | 2 tablespoons |
| All-purpose flour (for topping) | 3 tablespoons |
| Sugar (for topping) | 1 tablespoon |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 244.3
- Fat Content: 9.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 58.7mg
- Sodium Content: 201.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 19.1g
- Protein Content: 3.4g
Recipe Yield:
Makes 12 servings.
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the rack in the top third of the oven for even baking.
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Prepare Muffin Pans: Generously butter 12 muffin cups or use two muffin-top pans, each with 6 (4- by 1/2-inch) muffin-top cups (1/2-cup capacity).
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Prepare Batter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over moderately low heat, then remove from heat. Whisk in the milk, followed by the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, spreading it out evenly.
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Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients (unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and sugar) using your fingertips until crumbly.
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Top Muffins: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter in the muffin cups.
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Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edge of each muffin top and carefully remove them from the cups.
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Serve: Enjoy the muffin tops warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat!
These Blueberry Muffin Tops are a perfect way to enjoy the best part of a muffin, whether you prefer them warm out of the oven or as a snack throughout the day. With their burst of fresh blueberries and buttery crumb topping, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household too! 🫐🧁🌟
