Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Cherry Cobbler Muffins feature a tender muffin base folded with tart cherries and finished with a buttery crumb topping. These bakery-style muffins offer the flavors of classic cherry cobbler in a convenient, handheld form.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup salted butter melted and cooled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling divided
Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup salted butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper liners or lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, sift together 2 cups of flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
Prepare the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should remain slightly lumpy.
Prepare the Cherries
- Transfer approximately half (about 1 cup) of the cherry pie filling to a strainer. Rinse the cherries thoroughly to remove excess syrup and allow them to drain completely.
- Toss the drained cherries with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour. Gently fold the cherries into the muffin batter until evenly distributed.
Assemble the Muffins
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Using the remaining cherry pie filling, place 2 to 3 cherries along with a small amount of filling on top of each muffin.
Prepare the Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine the cold butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Using a fork or fingertips, mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Stir in the milk or heavy cream until the mixture becomes crumbly. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffins.
Bake
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
To make Cherry Cobbler Muffins gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking flour that includes xanthan gum. Ensure the baking powder and cherry pie filling are certified gluten free. Texture may be slightly more delicate, but flavor will remain excellent.