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CLOSEThese freezable cheesy muffins are a real Christmas miracle
Treat yourself this Christmas to quick-time canapés that will have you feeling like the big cheese. We’re talking oozy, melt-in-your-mouth, cheesy mini muffins, perfect for a light bite (or three).
Mastering the Christmas hors d’oeuvres has long since been a delicate art. These delightful morsels of savoury goodness are a staple of cocktail dos around the world, and nothing says you have your festive spirit together than a well-prepped spread. Freeze them after baking for an extra layer of time-saving.
For our one-bite wonders, we’ve added heaps of melty mature cheddar to get that unbelievably gooey centre. With a creamy, rich buttery filling, spiked with cracked black pepper, these easy-to-bake treats bring the festive magic with only a few cupboard staples. Plus you can get your little Christmas elves involved to help mix the batter.
Impressing your guests has never been cheesier.
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Cheesy Mini Muffins
Makes 24 mini muffins
Total time 40 – 60 minutes
Ingredients
- 200g self raising flour
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 60ml natural yoghurt
- 60ml milk
- 90g butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Method
Step 1 Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan, then grease and flour or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2 In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, black pepper, and grated cheddar cheese.
Step 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, milk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
Step 4 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula.
Top tip: Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps. This will keep your muffins light and fluffy
Step 5 Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
Step 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 7 Take the muffins out of the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Did you know? These muffins can be eaten straight away, or stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container. If you’re freezing, place them in a single layer on a tray in the freezer overnight to stop them sticking together then transfer to a freezer safe container. To defrost, leave at room temperature for a couple of hours until thawed through.
Topping tips
Turn these cheesy muffins into a Christmas showstopper with one of these tasty toppings.
Roasted grape and Goats’ cheese
Add a handful of red grapes to a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven alongside your mini muffins (these will also freeze). Spread each muffin with a dollop of Goat’s cheese and top with a single roasted red grape.
Blue cheese, walnut and chutney
Choose a soft creamy blue cheese, spread a layer over the top of your muffin, followed by a small dab of a sweet fig chutney then finish with a walnut half.
Brie, date and thyme
Add a slice of brie to the top of your muffin then garnish with a slice of medjool date and a small sprig of thyme.
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