Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the Crumble
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Butter the wells of a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners. Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, milk, and butter until well blended.
- 4
Stir the cream mixture into the flour mixture until batter is just combined. The dry ingredients should be moistened, but not overmixed.
- 5
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, and pinch of salt.
- 7
Add the cold butter and cut until crumbly.
- 8
Add the chopped pecans.
- 9
Sprinkle the pecan pie crumble topping over the muffin batter.
- 10
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the muffins are pale golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn the muffins out onto a rack to cool.
15 min - 11
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
