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Soft Blueberry Muffin Tops

Topic: Sweet Treats to Satisfy Any Craving

Light muffin tops with blueberries and oats. Ready in 57 minutes, makes a dozen.
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Updated on Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:50:45 GMT
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Soft and Crispy Blueberry Muffin Tops | cookwithcarla.com

The star of these blueberry muffin tops is their combo of crispy golden edges and soft centers, jam-packed with plump berries and finished with a crumbly, buttery topping.

Key Ingredients:

  • Fresh blueberries: Give juicy pops of flavor
  • Buttermilk: Makes everything super soft
  • Quality butter: Adds wonderful richness
  • Rolled oats: Creates amazing topping crunch
  • Pure vanilla: Deepens the taste
  • Fresh lemon zest: Adds brightness if wanted
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Blueberry Muffin Tops Recipe | cookwithcarla.com

Step-by-Step Guide:

Prepare Batter
Beat sugar with butter until fluffy
Mix in eggs separately
Combine dry items in another bowl
Switch between adding wet and dry mixtures
Carefully stir in the berries
Make Streusel
Combine flour with oats
Stir in brown sugar
Mix with warm butter
Form tiny clusters
Shape and Top
Drop big spoonfuls of batter
Leave plenty of room between each
Sprinkle tons of streusel
Lightly push it into the surface
Bake to Perfection
Begin with hot oven temp
Turn it down after 7 minutes
Keep an eye on the edges
Cool slightly before moving
Let them rest before touching

I found out that letting the batter rest turned these from just okay to absolutely amazing with the perfect dome.

Keeping Them Fresh:

They'll stay good for 3 days on your counter. Warm them up quickly to bring back their crunch.

Great Companions:

They taste amazing with a hot cup of coffee or during teatime.

Pro Tricks:

  • Everything should be room temp
  • Don't stir too much
  • Start checking before time's up
  • Cool on a rack
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Easy Blueberry Muffin Tops Recipe | cookwithcarla.com

After many attempts to get muffin tops just right, I've learned that the right batter thickness and careful oven watching leads to that perfect bakery look.

Common Questions About This Recipe

→ Why let it rest?
It softens the flour and stops too much spread.
→ Can I leave off streusel?
Sure, but it adds crunch and sweetness.
→ Why coat berries in flour?
Keeps them from dropping to the bottom.
→ Can frozen blueberries work?
They can, but might make the mix too soggy.
→ How do I store them?
Best fresh, but sealed tight for 2 days is okay.

Blueberry Muffin Tops

Soft muffin tops bursting with blueberry flavor and a sweet oat crunch on top.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Time to Cook
42 mins
Total Duration
57 mins
Created By: Carla Rodriguez

Recipe Type: Desserts

Level of Difficulty: Medium Effort

Cuisine Style: American

Serves: 12 Number of Servings (12 muffin tops)

Diet Lifestyle: Meat-Free

What You'll Gather

→ Muffin Base

01 Butter, softened and unsalted
02 Neutral-flavored oil
03 All-purpose flour, extra for dusting blueberries
04 Fresh blueberries
05 Granulated sugar
06 Buttermilk, at room temperature
07 Egg, at room temperature
08 Kosher salt
09 Baking soda
10 Vanilla extract
11 Baking powder

→ Streusel Topping

12 Unsalted butter, melted
13 Kosher salt
14 Brown sugar, lightly packed
15 Vanilla extract
16 All-purpose flour
17 Rolled oats

→ Optional

18 Dust with powdered sugar

How to Make It

Step 01

Combine the dry stuff first. Beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add the egg and oil. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk while mixing.

Step 02

Toss blueberries with a bit of flour and carefully mix them into the batter. Let it sit for half an hour.

Step 03

Blend dry ingredients and pour in the melted butter with vanilla. Stir until it forms crumbs.

Step 04

Preheat oven to 400°F. Scoop batter onto lined baking sheets and sprinkle the crumb topping over each.

Step 05

Bake for 11-13 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.

Extra Info

  1. Letting batter sit stops it from spreading too much
  2. Use room-temp ingredients for better results
  3. Keep space for each muffin top to expand

What Tools You'll Need

  • Mixer—stand or hand-held works
  • Cookie sheets for baking
  • Lining material, like parchment paper
  • Scoop with a 2-inch size
  • Cooling wire rack

Allergy Warnings

Always double-check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a healthcare provider if necessary.
  • Dairy is included
  • Eggs are included
  • Made with wheat flour