Moist, fruity, and full of flavor—these muffins are summer in every bite! 🍒🧁🍷
These homemade cherry muffins are bursting with sweet, wine-soaked cherries and rich dark chocolate. With the added tang of kefir and the light texture from sunflower oil, they’re fluffy, moist, and irresistibly delicious. Whether for breakfast, dessert, or a midday treat, they never fail to impress.
Ingredients (Makes 16–20 muffins)
- 3 eggs
- 150g kefir (or plain yogurt as a substitute)
- 120g sunflower oil
- 230g sugar (use 30g for macerating the cherries, 200g for the batter)
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 120ml red wine
- 70g dark chocolate, grated or finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cherries
Wash and halve the cherries, removing the pits. In a bowl, toss them with 30g of sugar and 120ml red wine. Let them sit and soak for about 20 minutes, then strain to remove the excess liquid. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Muffin Batter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla, and remaining 200g of sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add in the kefir and sunflower oil, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually fold into the wet mixture. Stir in the grated dark chocolate, mixing gently until you have a smooth batter.
Step 4: Assemble the Muffins
Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan-forced). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each mold.
- Fill each mold about halfway with batter.
- Place two cherry halves in each muffin cup.
- Top with another spoonful of batter, covering the cherries but leaving room for the muffins to rise.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips & Serving Ideas
- Want extra chocolatey muffins? Add a few chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Glaze it up: Drizzle with a simple icing sugar glaze or melted white chocolate for extra flair.
- No wine? Use cherry juice or a mix of lemon juice and water instead.
- These muffins taste even better the next day once the flavors settle—if they last that long!
Why You’ll Love These Cherry Muffins
They’re sweet but balanced, soft but rich, and have that wow factor from the red wine-soaked cherries. A must-try for cherry season!
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