Cherry Pink Muffins

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Brighten up your day with these delightful Cherry Pink Muffins, a sweet treat that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching! Bursting with chopped maraschino cherries and a subtle blush from the cherry juice, these muffins are tender, moist, and packed with fruity flavor. Perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and buttery richness, they bake up into golden domes with pops of vibrant pink, making them a show-stopper for brunches, tea parties, or any special occasion. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are ideal for a quick and easy homemade treat. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch and let their irresistible flavor sweep you off your feet!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Maraschino cherries (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Maraschino cherry juice
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and maraschino cherry juice. Mix until fully blended.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should still be slightly lumpy.

5. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for extra sweetness if desired.

10. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the cherry-filled goodness!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (81.4g)

Calories		239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		9.2 g	12%
	Saturated Fat	5.6 g	28%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		39 mg	13%
Sodium		146 mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate		35.5 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	3%
	Total Sugars	19.0 g
Protein		3.3 g	7%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		26 mg	2%
Iron		0.9 mg	5%
Potassium		61 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 997 cal (34.9%%)

Protein: 160 cal (5.6%%)

Carbs: 1702 cal (59.5%%)