Hey there, fellow baking enthusiast! Step into my kitchen where magic happens, and today, we’re whipping up something truly special: Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Muffins! Picture this: fluffy muffins filled with bursts of juicy strawberries, crowned with a buttery crumble topping. It’s like a party in your mouth with every bite! Join me on this delicious adventure – we’ll mix, bake, and indulge in the sweetest treat imaginable. Ready to turn your kitchen into a bakery paradise? Let’s dive in and bake up some fun! 🍓✨
Ingredients:
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Melted Unsalted Butter: Using melted unsalted butter in this recipe offers several advantages. It provides control over the salt content, ensures a uniform texture throughout the muffins, enhances the overall taste with its richer flavor, and adds moisture for a tender and delicious final product.
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Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar dissolves easily, creating a uniform texture in these classic strawberry shortcake muffins. It also adds the perfect amount of sweetness and moisture.
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Eggs: Eggs are essential for structure and moisture, giving the muffins a light and fluffy texture. This bakery style strawberry muffin with eggs will rise beautifully during baking.
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Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract is used in this recipe to enhance the flavor of the muffins. It adds a rich, aromatic vanilla flavor that complements the sweetness of the chocolate chips. The pure extract provides a more intense and authentic vanilla taste compared to artificial extracts, enhancing the overall quality of the muffins.
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Sour Cream Or Greek Yogurt: Adding sour cream or Greek yogurt makes these muffins incredibly moist and tender. The subtle tang balances the sweetness, perfect for strawberry shortcake mini muffins.
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Milk: Milk is used in this recipe to add moisture and richness to the muffins. It helps create a tender texture and contributes to the overall flavor of the muffins. Additionally, milk provides the necessary liquid content for the batter, ensuring that it has the right consistency for baking.
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All-Purpose Flour: This flour provides the perfect structure and texture for these strawberry muffin cake recipe.
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Baking Powder: Baking powder is used in this recipe as a leavening agent, helping the muffins rise and become light and fluffy. It reacts with the acidic components in the batter, such as sour cream or yogurt, to produce carbon dioxide gas, which creates air bubbles in the batter. These air bubbles expand during baking, causing the muffins to rise. Additionally, baking powder helps the muffins achieve a soft and tender texture.
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Strawberries: Strawberries are the star of this recipe, infusing each bite with vibrant color and irresistible fruity sweetness. Their juicy texture adds moisture to the muffins, creating a luscious contrast to the crumbly texture of the topping. Plus, their natural tartness enhances the overall flavor profile, making these muffins a tantalizing treat for any strawberry lover.
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Streusel Topping: A streusel topping is a crumbly mixture typically made from butter, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. It adds a crunchy texture and sweet flavor to baked goods like muffins, coffee cakes, and pies. In this recipe, the streusel topping enhances the muffins by adding a contrast in texture to the soft crumb of the muffin and a burst of sweetness.
What is a crumble topping?
The Best Bakery Style Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Muffins Recipe (With VIDEO)
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
For The Streusel Topping:
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter & sugar for 2 minutes.
- Once fully combined, add in 1 egg at a time & mix again.
- Then add vanilla, sour cream, and milk. Mix again. Set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, & salt.
- Gently fold the dry batter into the wet batter.
- Gently fold in the strawberries – overmixing can cause bleeding
- Scoop into a lined muffin pan.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the streuesel topping & generously coat each muffin
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Video
Storage Instructions
To store these Bakery Style Strawberry Muffins:
- Cool Completely: Allow the muffins to cool completely to room temperature before storing.
- Store in an Airtight Container: Place the muffins in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag.
- Refrigerate or Freeze: Store the muffins in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
To Reheat The Muffins:
- Thaw (if frozen): If the muffins are frozen, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the muffins on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Microwave Method: Place a muffin on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed.
- Enjoy: Enjoy your freshly reheated Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins!
These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored and reheated for later enjoyment.
Conclusion
These Bakery Style Strawberry Muffins are a delightful treat that is sure to impress your family and friends. With a moist and fluffy texture, bursts of strawberries, and a sweet streusel topping, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
If you bake up a batch of these muffins, be sure to tag me on Instagram and TikTok @munchiesbymallory. I’d love to see your creations! And if you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a review on the bottom of this page. Your feedback helps me create more delicious recipes for you to enjoy. Happy baking!
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