Description
If you’re looking for a cozy, bakery-style treat that doubles as a quick breakfast or an easy dessert, these Cherry Cobbler Muffins are exactly what you need. They combine the juicy sweetness of cherries with a soft, fluffy muffin base and a buttery crumble topping that feels like classic cobbler in every bite. Perfect for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, or simple dinner ideas when you want something sweet, this easy recipe is both comforting and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, combine cherries, lemon juice, and cornstarch, then set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter to create crumble topping.
4. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
6. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
7. Fold in cherry mixture gently.
8. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
9. Top with crumble mixture.
10. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden.
11. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use fresh cherries for best flavor, but drain frozen cherries well.
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Allow muffins to cool before storing to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg