Description
Moist blueberry muffins with a cinnamon streusel topping, made with browned butter for rich depth. Coated blueberries stay suspended for perfect texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour (for topping) 1/2 cup (60g)
Cinnamon (for topping) 1/2 teaspoon
Packed brown sugar (for topping) 1/2 cup (71g)
Butter, melted (for topping) 3 tablespoons (42g)
Butter (for browning) 1/2 cup (113g)
Granulated sugar 1 cup (200g)
Eggs (room temperature) 2
Milk 1/2 cup (120ml)
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Blueberries 1 1/2 cups (150g), fresh
All-purpose flour (for dry ingredients) 2 cups (240g)
Powdered sugar 2 tablespoons (15g), for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl for the streusel topping
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and melted butter for the texture topping
Chill the streusel in the refrigerator until ready to use
In a heavy skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma
Cool browned butter slightly and whisk in 1 cup sugar until smooth
Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each
Mix in milk, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla
Fold in 2 cups flour just until combined
In a separate bowl, coat blueberries in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to prevent sinking
Gently fold blueberries into batter using a spatula
Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin cups (about 2/3 full)
Top each with a heaping tablespoon of streusel topping
Bake for 23-28 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean
Cool for 5 minutes, dust with powdered sugar if desired, then serve
Notes
For best texture, cool browned butter slightly before whisking in sugar
Chilling the streusel helps maintain distinct crumb texture
Blueberries should be washed just before coating to prevent sogginess
Muffins stay fresh in an airtight container for 2-3 days
Replace blueberries with raspberries or blackberries for seasonal variations
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 28
- Category: Trend Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
