Decadent White Chocolate Raspberry Muffins Recipe

White chocolate raspberry muffins are a delightful treat that strikes the perfect balance between sweet white chocolate and tart raspberries. These irresistible muffins are perfect for a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack any time of the day. In this recipe, I will guide you through the steps to create these moist, fluffy, and flavourful muffins that will surely become a new favourite in your repertoire.

Ingredients:

– 225g plain flour
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 100g white chocolate, chopped into chunks
– 150g fresh raspberries
– 100g caster sugar
– 1 large egg
– 225ml buttermilk
– 75g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F/gas mark 6. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases or grease the tin with butter to prevent the muffins from sticking.

2. Mix the dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Add the chopped white chocolate chunks to the bowl and mix gently to combine.

3. Prepare the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients

Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can lead to tough muffins.

5. Add raspberries and fill the muffin cases

Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, being careful not to crush them too much. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cases, filling each one almost to the top.

6. Bake the muffins

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are risen, golden, and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

7. Cool and enjoy

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your white chocolate raspberry muffins warm or at room temperature.

These white chocolate raspberry muffins are a heavenly combination of flavours and textures, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. The sweetness of the white chocolate is beautifully complemented by the tangy raspberries, creating a moist and decadent muffin that is sure to please your taste buds. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, these muffins are bound to become a firm favourite in your baking repertoire.