Chocolate Cherry Streusel Muffin Tops Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Streusel Muffin Tops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (may sub 1/4 cup whole wheat flour); ½ cup granulated sugar (or use brown sugar); ½ cup sweet dried cherries, chopped (or sour dried cherries); ½ cup chocolate chips (optional); ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (or 3 tablespoons cocoa plus 1 tablespoon dark cocoa); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; ¼ cup water; ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ cup finely ground almonds (2 tablespoons extra flour if you don't have almonds); ½ cup confectioners' sugar; 18-¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon almond extract); 6 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (may sub 1/4 cup whole wheat flour)
½ cup granulated sugar (or use brown sugar)
½ cup sweet dried cherries, chopped (or sour dried cherries)
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (or 3 tablespoons cocoa plus 1 tablespoon dark cocoa)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
¼ cup water
¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup finely ground almonds (2 tablespoons extra flour if you don't have almonds)
½ cup confectioners' sugar
18-¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon almond extract)
6 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 350*F.
2
For the batter:.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cherries, chips (if using), cocoa, baking powder and salt.
4
Mix in the softened butter; the mixture will be crumbly.
5
Add eggs and water and mix until evenly moistened.
6
Use a generous 1/4 cup of batter to fill the cups of the muffin pan.
7
For the topping:.
8
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients and the extract.
9
Using a fork or your fingers, cut in the butter to form crumbs.
10
Top the entire surface of each muffin with a generous amount of crumbs.
11
Bake the muffin tops for 16-23 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center of one comes out clean.
12
Cool the tops for 5 minutes in the pan, and then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
13
Dust with additional glazing or confectioners' sugar if desired.
14
Enjoy!

944

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (may sub 1/4 cup whole wheat flour), ½ cup granulated sugar (or use brown sugar), ½ cup sweet dried cherries, chopped (or sour dried cherries), ½ cup chocolate chips (optional), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Streusel Muffin Tops 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Cherry Streusel Muffin Tops

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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