Description
Indulgent pistachio crunch muffins bring Mediterranean charm to breakfast tables with nutty elegance. Crumbly, golden pastries blend sweet pistachio notes and delicate textures, promising pure morning delight you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt or sour cream
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces or 96 g) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pistachios
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and ready a muffin tin with paper liners or non-stick spray.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, sugar, pistachio pudding mix, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- In a separate container, blend melted butter, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing minimally to prevent tough muffins. Incorporate chopped pistachios if desired.
- Create crunch topping by mixing chopped pistachios, brown sugar, and flour in a small bowl.
- Work cold butter into the topping mixture using a fork until it resembles coarse, crumbly texture.
- Fill muffin cups approximately 3/4 full with prepared batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle pistachio crunch topping over each muffin, covering surface completely.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into muffin center – it should emerge clean.
- Rest muffins in pan for several minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve muffins warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Dense Texture: Gently mix the batter until ingredients are just combined to keep muffins light and fluffy, avoiding overmixing which can make them tough.
- Customize Nut Options: Swap pistachios with almonds or walnuts for different flavor profiles, ensuring a consistent chopped size for even distribution.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and use gluten-free pudding mix to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Storage and Freshness: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month, maintaining their delicious crunch and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg