How to Make Ricotta-Blueberry Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked muffins wafting through the kitchen in the morning. These Ricotta-Blueberry Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic blueberry muffin, with a moist and tender crumb thanks to the addition of creamy ricotta cheese. The burst of sweet, juicy blueberries adds a burst of fresh flavor, making these muffins a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with extra-large paper cupcake liners.
  • Beat white sugar, butter, and lemon zest together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in ricotta cheese, followed by egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into butter mixture until just combined; batter will be thick. Carefully fold in blueberries.
  • Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of turbinado sugar over each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out mostly clean with some crumbs, 26 to 28 minutes. Remove muffins from the oven and carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg