Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins
Indulge in the delightful taste of Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins, perfect for lazy weekend mornings or as a quick snack throughout the week. These muffins are wonderfully moist and bursting with fresh strawberries, enhanced by the creamy richness of ricotta cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep time, they’re an effortless yet special option for breakfast or brunch gatherings. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer versatility—enjoy them warm, topped with yogurt or a dollop of whipped cream. Plus, they make excellent meal prep items that can be stored and enjoyed later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2.75 cups self-raising flour
- 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 8.5 oz ricotta cheese
- 8.8 oz fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
- Demerara sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in ricotta cheese and diced strawberries carefully.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin cups until two-thirds full and sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (76g)
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
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