Description
Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins are a delightful blend of sweetness and creaminess, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast or a snack. These muffins feature a light and fluffy texture, thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese, while fresh strawberries provide bursts of natural sweetness and vibrant color. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or meal prep, you can easily whip them up in no time. With their moist interior and crunchy demerara sugar topping, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.75 cups self-raising flour
- 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 8.5 oz ricotta cheese
- 8.8 oz fresh strawberries
- Demerara sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, milk, and ricotta cheese until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in diced strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Fill the muffin cups three-quarters full and top with demerara sugar.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool briefly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 152mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the wet mixture. You can also experiment by substituting other fruits such as blueberries or raspberries.