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Cherry Cobbler Muffins

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These cherry streusel muffins make breakfast feel like dessert! About 45 minutes start to finish and they smell incredible while baking. The streusel gets all crunchy on top while the cherries inside stay juicy. Used pantry ingredients so no special shopping needed. They freeze really well for busy mornings. Perfect balance of sweet and tart, and that buttery streusel makes them feel extra special. Love having them with coffee on lazy weekends.
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Updated on Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:06:16 GMT
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My favorite Cherry Cobbler Muffins bring together juicy cherries and buttery streusel in the most incredible way. The tender crumb and sweet cherry filling make these muffins absolutely irresistible. I love baking a batch on Sunday mornings or when friends stop by for coffee.

The Magic Behind These Muffins

I spent months perfecting this recipe in my kitchen. The muffins have this amazing texture: soft and fluffy inside with pockets of sweet cherries throughout. The streusel topping gets perfectly crispy and golden. Trust me, your kitchen will smell absolutely heavenly while these bake.

Everything You Need For These Muffins

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup butter, divided (½ cup melted for batter, ¼ cup cold for topping)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (540g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the perfect streusel
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Let's Make These Together

Start your oven
Preheat to 375°F and prepare your muffin pan with liners or a good spray.
Mix dry ingredients
Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Combine
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Coat cherries with a spoon of flour and stir them in gently.
Fill and top
Fill muffin cups about ¾ full. Add extra cherries on top and sprinkle with streusel.
Bake
Bake for 22–25 minutes. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Make These Muffins Your Own

Switch up the cherries for fresh or frozen ones. I love using plump blueberries in summer or tart raspberries when I want something different. Each fruit brings its own magic to these muffins.

Keep Them Fresh

Pop your muffins in an airtight container, and they'll stay perfect for 2 to 3 days. Planning to save some for later? Freeze them for up to a month. Just warm them up when you're ready to enjoy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why rinse the cherries?
Rinsing removes excess filling that could make muffins too wet. Coating with flour helps them stay distributed in batter.
→ Can I use fresh cherries?
Fresh pitted cherries work but need more sugar. Pie filling provides sweetness and moisture.
→ How do I store these muffins?
Keep in airtight container at room temperature 3 days. Freeze up to 3 months, thaw overnight.
→ Why is my streusel melting?
Cold butter is essential for crumbly streusel. If butter gets too warm, chill mixture before topping.
→ Can I make these ahead?
Prepare batter and streusel night before, store separately in fridge. Let batter reach room temperature before baking.

Cherry Cobbler Muffins

Sweet muffins filled with cherry pie filling and topped with cinnamon streusel.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Mina

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 muffins)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
02 1/2 teaspoon salt.
03 2 teaspoons baking powder.
04 2 large eggs.
05 1/4 cup salted butter, melted.
06 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
07 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
08 3/4 cup milk.
09 21 ounces cherry pie filling.
10 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed.
11 1/2 cup flour.
12 1/4 cup sugar.
13 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
14 1 tablespoon cream.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 375°F. Line muffin tin. Mix dry ingredients.

Step 02

Whisk eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla and milk.

Step 03

Mix wet into dry ingredients gently. Fold in drained cherries.

Step 04

Fill cups, add cherry topping. Make streusel and sprinkle over.

Step 05

Cook 22-25 minutes until done. Cool 10 minutes before removing.

Notes

  1. Don't overmix batter.
  2. Serve warm.
  3. Rinse cherry filling before using.

Tools You'll Need

  • Muffin tin.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Strainer.
  • Cooling rack.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 291
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
  • Protein: 4 g