These Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins offer a delightful combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and creamy white chocolate, all topped with a homemade strawberry jam and a crunchy crumble topping. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat, a snack, or even a dessert, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with the fresh taste of strawberries.
Why You’ll Love This: The fresh strawberries provide a burst of flavor in every bite, while the white chocolate adds a creamy sweetness that complements the fruit perfectly. The homemade strawberry jam intensifies the berry flavor, making these muffins exceptionally delicious. The crumble topping adds a satisfying texture contrast with its buttery, sugary crunch. These muffins are easy to make and are sure to bring a smile to anyone who tries them.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for brunches, afternoon tea, or as a special treat to enjoy any time of the day. They are also perfect for seasonal gatherings, especially during strawberry season, and make a great addition to any picnic or potluck. Kids and adults alike will adore these muffins, making them perfect for family gatherings or as a delightful gift to brighten someone’s day.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze. You can also garnish them with a slice of fresh strawberry or a few white chocolate curls for added visual appeal. Serve them on a decorative platter or in a pretty muffin liner to make them even more inviting.
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 118ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 113g salted butter, melted
- 200g sugar
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 170g fresh strawberries, diced
- 85g white chocolate, chopped
For Strawberry Jam Topping:
- 25g sugar
- 170g fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
For Crumble Topping:
- 72g all-purpose flour
- 50g salted butter, melted
- 30g brown sugar
- 50g granulated sugar
Instructions:
Prepare the Strawberry Jam:
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined and crumbly.
Bake the Muffins:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the diced strawberries and white chocolate.
- Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Spoon a small amount of the cooled strawberry jam on top of each muffin, then sprinkle with the crumble topping.
- Bake at 425°F for 13 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 360°F (182°C) and continue baking for 14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins, where the sweetness of white chocolate and the freshness of strawberries come together in a delightful, comforting treat that’s sure to please any palate!
