Valentine’s Day Strawberry Muffins – Cute & Easy Strawberry Dessert Idea
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Muffins are soft, bakery-style treats filled with fresh strawberries. This cute and easy strawberry dessert idea is perfect for sharing with family, friends, or someone special on Valentine’s Day.
Equipment
- muffin tin
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk (180 ml)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced (about 225 grams)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating strawberries)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or pink sanding sugar (optional topping)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Toss diced strawberries with 2 tablespoons flour, then fold into batter along with white chocolate chips if using.
- Fill muffin liners three-quarters full and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.