Description
These Rhubarb Strawberry Walnut Muffins are a delightful treat combining tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries, and crunchy walnuts topped with a buttery streusel. Perfectly tender and lightly sweetened, they make an excellent breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Streusel Topping
- 3 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup walnuts
Muffins
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 1 cup rhubarb small diced
Instructions
- Prepare streusel topping: Combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cold butter pieces, and a pinch of salt in a food processor bowl.
- Pulse mixture: Pulse the mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Add walnuts: Add walnuts and pulse briefly until the nuts reach the desired size.
- Set aside: Set the streusel topping aside.
- Preheat oven and prep muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and pale.
- Add eggs and milk: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the milk and mix to combine.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add fruits and nuts: Carefully fold in the chopped walnuts, strawberries, and diced rhubarb.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
- Add streusel topping: Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin.
- Continue baking if needed: If the toothpick does not come out clean, continue baking for up to 3 more minutes.
- Cool in pan: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to rack: Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm strawberries and rhubarb for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure light, fluffy muffins.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.