Vanilla Bean Muffins are soft and flavorful, served with freshly whipped sweet cherry butter on the side.

I love making easy and delicious muffins like my popular Blueberry Lemon Muffin and Chocolate Banana Muffin.

Vanilla Bean Muffins

These Vanilla Bean Muffins are my go to recipe. I like to have some on hand for my toddler to enjoy the morning or as a snack. He loves it when I pack some into his lunch box. In addition, they are so easy to make, and are a great kitchen project with kids as they are ready in 30 minutes.

I went ahead and whipped a batch of these Vanilla Bean Muffins for an outdoor brunch that I hosted. To take them over the top, I served them with Cherry Butter! You will see, people will end up eating the butter with a spoon, its that good! Made with whole cherries, it’s sweet and fabulous, especially paired with a soft muffin.

Why you will love these Vanilla Bean Muffins

• Firstly, they are rich and flavorful, and are a show stopper dessert.
• Also, easy to find ingredients and minimum prep work and dishes to clean.
• Perfect for brunch parties and for bigger crowds.
• In addition, easy to transport if you have to take it to a brunch party.
• Lastly, can be made 1 or 2 days in advance so you don’t have to worry about a last minute dessert.

How long will the Vanilla Bean Muffins stay fresh

The muffins can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for about 4-5 days.

Can you freeze Vanilla Bean Muffins

Yes, you can! First, cool muffins completely and do not frost. Then, wrap tightly each muffin in freezer wrap and add them in batches to freezer bags. Muffins can be stored frozen for up to 3 months at 0 degrees F or lower.

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Vanilla Bean Muffins with Cherry Butter

Sweet, glazed Vanilla Bean Muffins that are soft and flavorful. Served with freshly whipped sweet cherry butter on the side.

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Author: Catalina Castravet Serves: 8 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 3 teaspoons baking powder 
• ½ teaspoon salt 
• ¾ cup white sugar 
• 1  egg 
• 1 cup milk 
• ¼ cup vegetable oil 
• 3  vanilla beans  (seeds only)

Cherry Butter

• 1  stick unsalted butter  (room temperature)
• ⅓ cup cherries  (pitted)
• ¼ cup powdered sugar 

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar 
• 1  vanilla bean  (seeds only)
• 2-3 tablespoons whole milk 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line a muffin pan with paper cups and set aside.
3. In a large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
4. In a small bowl, using a fork beat the egg, stir in milk, oil and vanilla bean seeds. Add the mixture to the flour bowl, and using a spatula or a fork mix quickly until combined. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
5. Bake for 22 - 25 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack. Let the muffins cool completely before glazing.
6. For the glaze, add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix with a spoon until fully combined and without lumps. The milk must be added 1 tablespoon at a time, if the mixture is too thick keep adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins.

Cherry Butter:

1. Add the softened butter, ¼ cup of powdered sugar and cherries to the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute, scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and mix for another 20 seconds. Using an ice cream spoon, scoop the batter onto a serving plate.
2. Enjoy!

Nutrition information

Calories: 319 Carbohydrates: 55 Protein: 4 Fat: 10 Saturated Fat: 6 Cholesterol: 24 Sodium: 171 Potassium: 292 Fiber: 1 Sugar: 32 Vitamin A: 140 Vitamin C: 0.4 Calcium: 146 Iron: 2.4

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