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Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins

Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins

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Classic Strawberry Ricotta Muffins are the perfect treat for lazy weekend mornings or a quick grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week. With their delightful blend of creamy ricotta and juicy strawberries, these muffins offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Easy to make and visually appealing with their golden tops sprinkled with demerara sugar, they are versatile enough to be enjoyed as breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Follow this simple recipe to create delicious muffins that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 2.75 cups self-raising flour
  • 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8.5 oz ricotta cheese
  • 8.8 oz fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
  • Demerara sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine room temperature eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, milk, and ricotta cheese until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Carefully fold in diced strawberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter and sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow cooling briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

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