Chocolatey Cherrie Muffins 2001 π«π
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and juicy cherries with these scrumptious Chocolatey Cherry Muffins 2001! Perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day, these muffins are bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup kirsch liqueur
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). |
| 2 | Prepare cherries: In a saucepan, combine dried cherries with kirsch liqueur. Cook over low heat until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool. |
| 3 | Melt chocolate: In a small saucepot over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. |
| 4 | Beat eggs and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy. |
| 5 | Incorporate sour cream: Beat in the sour cream until well combined. |
| 6 | Add chocolate mixture: Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring by hand until well incorporated. |
| 7 | Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. |
| 8 | Mix wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, and combine well to form the batter. |
| 9 | Fold in cherries: Gently stir in the prepared cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. |
| 10 | Fill muffin tins: Grease muffin tins or line with paper cups. Fill each tin to the tops with the batter. |
| 11 | Bake: Place the muffin tins in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 12 | Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing from the tins. Dust with powdered icing sugar just before serving, if desired. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 212.5
- Fat: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 78.8mg
- Sodium: 192.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 8.5g
- Protein: 3.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure the cherries are thoroughly drained after soaking to avoid excess liquid in the muffin batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture in the finished muffins.
- Feel free to customize these muffins by adding chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for extra indulgence!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Simply thaw at room temperature before serving.
