More time off over the holidays means more opportunities to host tea parties with friends, and that means more time in the kitchen to whip up tasty treats to share. This recipe for jam and cheese muffins is a tasty way to satisfy a need for both sweet and savoury goodies. The preserves and cheese are baked right into these ultra-light and fluffy muffins, so there’s no need to break out any extra serving utensils unless you really want to. It’s like a delicious marriage between scones and cheese muffins.
JAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS TIPS
Egg whites, which have been mixed into the batter, allow these muffins to retain their airy texture despite the inclusion of rich fillings. You should whisk them, but not overmix the muffin batter. You may substitute whatever jam you choose (fig, strawberry, a savoury onion preserve, etc.) for the apricot jam if you don’t like for it. You may cut them open and fill them with whipped cream and fruit instead of jam or butter.
Great sweet and savoury delights for afternoon tea are in plenty now that baking season has arrived. This week, give the recipe for muffins with jam and cheese a shot.
JAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS RECIPE
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
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2 eggs, separate egg yolks from white
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2 cups flour
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1½ cups milk
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½ cup coconut oil
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½ tsp salt
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1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
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¼ cup apricot jam
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2 tsp baking powder
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F.
- Grease a muffin tray with 12 muffin moulds with cooking spray or butter.
- Add the milk, egg yolks and coconut oil together and whisk well.
- Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together and fold in, until well blended.
- Add 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese and fold carefully about 4 times.
- Whisk the egg whites until it makes a soft point and just frothy. Fold into the muffin mixture.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons into each muffin mould until all are filled.
- Sprinkle the leftover grated cheese on top and place ½ teaspoon jam in the middle of each muffin.
- Place immediately in the oven for 20 min until light brown and cooked in the middle.
»JAM AND CHEESE MUFFINS RECIPE«