Blanche's Miniature Cherry Muffins Recipe

Name: Blanche's Miniature Cherry Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing tin; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs yolks, well beaten; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained, juices reserved; 2 eggs whites, stiffly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing tin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs yolks, well beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained, juices reserved
2 eggs whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Powdered sugar, for dusting

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Grease the cups of 2 mini-muffin tins and set aside.
3
Cream the butter and brown and granulated sugars.
4
Add the beaten egg yolks, flour, baking powder and 3 tablespoons of the cherry juice, blending well.
5
Fold in the egg whites.
6
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of chopped pecans in the bottom of each muffin cup.
7
Spoon in 2 teaspoons of batter, then place half a cherry in the center of the batter.
8
Sprinkle a few pieces of chopped pecan on top of each muffin.
9
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the tins and dust the muffins with powdered sugar while hot, so the sugar melts in.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing tin, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs yolks, well beaten, and more.

Yes, Blanche's Miniature Cherry Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Blanche's Miniature Cherry Muffins

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