Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Here’s a sweet and fruity treat: Cherry Cobbler Muffins — soft, fluffy muffins bursting with cherries and topped with a buttery cobbler-style streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients:
For the Muffin Batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
1 ½ cups cherries, pitted and halved (fresh or frozen)
For the Cobbler Crumble Topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions:
Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Make the Crumble Topping
In a small bowl, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
Add cold butter and mix with fingers or a fork until crumbly.
Chill in the fridge while you make the batter.
Mix the Muffin Batter
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and buttermilk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients — don’t overmix!
Fold in the cherries gently.
Fill Muffin Cups & Add Crumble
Spoon batter into muffin cups (about ¾ full).
Top each with a generous spoonful of cobbler topping.
Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Great with coffee or cold milk.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days.
Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Freeze up to 2 months (wrap tightly).
Variations:
Use blueberries or mixed berries instead of cherries.
Add ½ tsp almond extract for a classic cherry-almond flavor.
Drizzle with vanilla glaze for extra sweetness.