Bursting with Berries: Scrumptious Blueberry Muffins with a Sweet Streusel Topping

These blueberry muffins are a bakery-quality treat that you can recreate at home. They are soft and fluffy, bursting with juicy blueberries, and topped with a delightful streusel that adds a sweet, crunchy texture. The lemon zest infuses a subtle zestiness that enhances the flavor, making these muffins irresistible.

Why You’ll Love This

From the moist, tender crumb to the crumbly cinnamon streusel topping, these muffins offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The combination of blueberries and lemon zest brings a fresh, fruity contrast that complements the sweet muffin base. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert, these muffins are versatile and sure to please.

Perfect Occasion

These blueberry muffins are perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast, a brunch gathering, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. They’re also great for school or office treats, ensuring smiles all around.

Decoration Tips

To make these muffins even more appealing, you can sprinkle a few extra blueberries on top before baking. After baking, a light dusting of powdered sugar can add a touch of elegance. For a festive touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.

• Ingredients:
  • For the Streusel Topping:
    • 45g of plain flour
    • 2 tablespoons of demerara sugar
    • 2 tablespoons of melted butter
    • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
    • A pinch of salt
  • For the Muffins:
    • 2 large eggs
    • 320g of buttermilk
    • 70g of oil
    • 70g of melted butter
    • 270g of plain flour
    • 135g of caster sugar
    • 65g of soft brown sugar
    • 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
    • Zest of half a lemon
    • 150g of frozen blueberries
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, demerara sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and melted butter.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, caster sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder. Stir in the lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delightful blueberry muffins, enhanced with the zest of lemon and a sweet, crumbly topping!