Ricotta Walnut Crunch Muffins (Printable)

Moist, tender muffins blend creamy ricotta with crunchy walnuts for balanced flavor and texture in every bite.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup milk
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins & Topping

11 - 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, divided
12 - 2 tablespoons demerara sugar or turbinado sugar for topping

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
04 - Introduce the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Carefully fold in 3/4 cup of the chopped walnuts, reserving the remaining portion for garnish.
06 - Distribute the batter evenly among all muffin cups. Top each portion with the reserved walnuts and a sprinkle of demerara or turbinado sugar.
07 - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool thoroughly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry and fridge staples you probably already have
  • Ready in just over half an hour from start to finish
  • Moist crumb thanks to ricotta and extra crunch from a walnut sugar topping
  • Equally perfect warm for breakfast or as a midday snack with coffee
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to eggs and ricotta
  • Walnuts bring heart healthy fats and a lovely crunch
  • Stays moist for days and can be frozen for easy grab and go breakfasts
03 -
  • For the tallest muffins fill the cups almost to the top and start checking for doneness at eighteen minutes
  • Always use fresh leaveners for the best rise and color
  • Toast your walnuts ahead of time to intensify their earthy nutty flavor

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