Crispy Streusel Blueberry Muffins
[Home Baking for One] Easy Streusel Blueberry Muffins Using Frozen Blueberries
A recipe tailored for bread lovers living alone! I’m sharing a convenient and easy method with a portion size perfect for a single household. These muffins are made using frozen blueberries, enhanced with a homemade streusel topping for an extra layer of deliciousness. This recipe yields 12 standard-sized muffins.
Crispy Streusel Topping
- 60g cold butter
- 120g sugar
- 70g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
Moist Muffin Batter
- 85g room temperature butter
- 25g vegetable oil (such as grapeseed or canola oil)
- 150g sugar
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 220g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 8g baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 50g milk
- 170g frozen blueberries (reserve some for decoration)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 85g room temperature butter
- 25g vegetable oil (such as grapeseed or canola oil)
- 150g sugar
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 220g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 8g baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 50g milk
- 170g frozen blueberries (reserve some for decoration)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the delicious streusel topping. In a bowl, combine the cold butter (60g) and sugar (120g). Use a spatula or your fingertips to rub and combine them until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Aim for a texture similar to soft-serve ice cream.
Step 2
Once the butter and sugar are well combined, sift the cake flour (70g) over the mixture. Gently rub the ingredients together with your fingertips until they form crumbly clusters. The texture should feel slightly gritty. Once done, place the streusel in a bag and refrigerate until needed.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the moist muffin batter. In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter (85g), vegetable oil (25g), and sugar (150g). Beat with an electric mixer or a whisk until the mixture is light, fluffy, and the sugar granules are mostly dissolved, creating a smooth, creamy consistency.
Step 4
It’s time to add the eggs. Make sure your eggs are at room temperature. Crack them into a separate small bowl first, then add them to the batter one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps prevent the batter from curdling and ensures everything incorporates smoothly. You can also lightly whisk the eggs before adding them.
Step 5
Next, we’ll add the dry ingredients. Sift together the cake flour (220g), baking powder (8g), and a pinch of salt into a separate bowl. Sifting helps aerate the flour and ensures no lumps, leading to a tender muffin. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet batter and mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Once the dry ingredients are mostly incorporated, pour in the milk (50g) and gently mix until smooth. The milk will help create a wonderfully moist and tender crumb in your muffins.
Step 7
Finally, gently fold in the frozen blueberries (170g). Mix just enough to distribute them evenly throughout the batter. Avoid overmixing, as this can cause the blueberries to burst and color the batter too much. It’s a good idea to reserve a few blueberries for decorating the tops.
Step 8
Your delicious muffin batter is now ready! Prepare your muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it well.
Step 9
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about 70-80% full. Generously sprinkle the chilled streusel topping over the batter. Then, place a few of the reserved blueberries on top for a beautiful presentation.
Step 10
Time to bake! Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, they are perfectly baked.
Step 11
Once baked, carefully remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For a lovely finishing touch, you can dust them with powdered sugar once they’ve cooled. This step is optional but adds a beautiful presentation.
