Take the butter and eggs out of the fridge about 30 minutes before starting, so they reach room temperature — this will help the ingredients combine better. Preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom heat). Prepare a muffin tin for 12 portions: line the cups with paper liners or lightly grease them with butter/oil.
Description
Delicate, fluffy muffins with seasonal fruits — a classic sweet treat perfect for New Year's Eve 2025. These handy, individual pastries have a moist texture and a slightly crispy crust, with juicy pieces of fruit inside. The muffins look great on a platter, and can be served with a cup of coffee, a glass of champagne, or as a sweet buffet at a party. Colorful fruits add freshness and visual appeal; the flavor can be enhanced with lemon zest or crumble. The recipe is tailored for beginner cooks — each step is described in great detail, with times and tips on how to recognize that the stage is completed correctly.
Składniki (12)
- Wheat flour 300 g
- White sugar 150 g
- Unsalted butter 100 g
- Egg 2 szt.
- Milk 150 ml
- Natural yogurt 100 g
- Baking powder 12 g
- Vanilla extract 5 g
- Mixed fruits (e.g. blueberries and raspberries) 200 g
- 🌿 Przyprawy
- Salt 0.1 szczypt
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Powdered sugar 30 g
- Chopped walnuts 50 g
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Preparation steps
Preparation
Dough
Sift the flour and baking powder together into a large bowl — sifting will aerate the flour and break up any lumps. Add the sugar and salt, and mix with a wooden spoon to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, beat the soft butter with the sugar (if you are using butter and sugar together) for 2-3 minutes with a mixer on medium speed, until the mixture is creamy and lighter in color. If you don't have a mixer, use a wooden spoon and beat vigorously for about 5-7 minutes.
Add one egg at a time to the whipped butter, mixing well after each addition (about 20-30 seconds) — the mixture should be smooth and slightly fluffy. Then pour in the vanilla extract and mix briefly.
Pour in half of the dry ingredient mixture, then half of the milk with yogurt, gently mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined (about 15-20 seconds). Add the remaining dry ingredients, then the rest of the milk with yogurt — mix briefly and vigorously, just until there are no dry bits of flour. The batter should be thick but pourable.
Gently mix the fruits with 1-2 tablespoons of flour (taken from the prepared portion) in a small bowl — dusting the fruits with flour will prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking. Then add the fruits to the batter and gently fold them in with a spatula to avoid crushing the fruits (about 10-15 seconds).
Baking and Finishing
Fill the cupcake liners with batter to about 2/3 of their height (use an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon). If you like, sprinkle the top with additional chopped nuts. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes. After 15 minutes, check the color — the edges should be slightly golden, and the top should be springy.
Check with a toothpick: insert a thin toothpick into the center of the muffin — if it comes out dry or with a few moist crumbs, the muffins are ready; if it comes out with raw batter, bake for another 2-4 minutes and check again. Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes, then take the muffins out of the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely (about 20-30 minutes).
When the muffins are completely cooled, optionally sprinkle them with sifted powdered sugar or decorate with slices of fruit/nuts.
Fun Fact
Muffins originate from 19th century England, and their name likely comes from the French 'moufflet' (soft bread) or the Old English 'muff', meaning softness — since then, many sweet and savory variations have emerged.
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Tips
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. For New Year's Eve, arrange the muffins on a decorative platter, alongside bowls of extra fruits, nuts, and powdered sugar, so guests can season to their liking. Muffins pair wonderfully with champagne or coffee.
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To extend freshness to 3-4 days, store in the refrigerator (note: they may become slightly firm) and reheat for 10-15 seconds in the microwave before serving. Freeze cooled muffins in plastic wrap and a bag at -18°C for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature.
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