Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins Recipe

Name: Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MUFFINS:; 1/2 cups Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Sugar; 2 Large Eggs, Separated, At Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Pink Grapefruit Juice; Zest Of One Pink Grapefruit (about 1 1/2 Tablespoons); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 3/4 cups Buttermilk; FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT SUGAR; 2 teaspoons Pink Grapefruit Zest; 1/4 cups Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE MUFFINS:
1/2 cups Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Sugar
2 Large Eggs, Separated, At Room Temperature
1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Pink Grapefruit Juice
Zest Of One Pink Grapefruit (about 1 1/2 Tablespoons)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
3/4 cups Buttermilk
FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT SUGAR
2 teaspoons Pink Grapefruit Zest
1/4 cups Sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl for several minutes until light pale and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and beat until combined. Add the grapefruit juice, zest, and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. A bit at a time, carefully fold the flour mixture into the batter using a rubber spatula. Add the buttermilk between flour additions. Some lumps are fine. Be careful not to over-stir.
4
Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold the egg whites into the batter, again being careful not to over-stir. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins about 3/4 full.
5
Using your fingers, combine the grapefruit zest with the sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the grapefruit sugar on top of the muffins.
6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MUFFINS:, 1/2 cups Butter, At Room Temperature, 1 cup Sugar, 2 Large Eggs, Separated, At Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk 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.

Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins

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