Delicious Rhubarb Streusel Muffins Recipe
Start your day with a sweet twist! 🧁 Our Rhubarb Streusel Muffins are just what you need for a tasty, comforting breakfast. Packed with tangy rhubarb and topped with a crunchy streusel, they’re sure to delight!
Ingredients
- Flour (2 cups) – Builds the structure of the muffins.
- Brown Sugar (1 cup for batter; 3 tablespoons for rhubarb mixture; more for streusel) – Adds sweetness and moisture.
- Baking Powder (1 tablespoon) – Ensures the muffins rise properly.
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon) – Provides a warm, spicy note.
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon) – Enhances all other flavors.
- Butter (1/4 cup for batter; more for streusel) – Contributes to the rich, tender texture.
- Sour Cream (1 cup) – Imparts creaminess and aids in leavening.
- Milk (1/4 cup) – Adds moisture and lightens the batter.
- Eggs (2 large) – Bind the ingredients together and add structure.
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon) – Enhances flavor with a sweet, aromatic touch.
- Diced Rhubarb (1 cup) – The star ingredient that provides a tart contrast to the sweet muffin and streusel.
Instructions
- Prepare the Streusel: Start by melting butter and then mixing in flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside for later use.
- Mix Rhubarb: Toss diced rhubarb with a bit of brown sugar to enhance its flavor and texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Merge Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid over-mixing. Fold in the sugared rhubarb.
- Fill and Top: Distribute the batter evenly among the lined muffin tins, then sprinkle each with the prepared streusel.
- Bake: Initially bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F without opening the oven and continue to bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Reheating: Warm them briefly in the microwave or oven to recapture their freshly baked texture.
- Freezing: These muffins freeze well. Wrap them individually and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or in the microwave when ready to enjoy.