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Pistachio muffins with crumble top.
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Pistachio Muffins Recipe

Super moist, bakery-style pistachio muffins. These are super moist, filled with flavor and have a delicious crumble topping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Brunch
Servings: 9 muffins
Calories: 503kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Tulip Muffin Liners
  • Large Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

Pistachio Muffins

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large organic eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pistachios roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin with tall paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients, including the sugar and pudding mix.
  • In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients and zest.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold until combined. Do not over-mix the batter.
    Pistachio batter and topping.
  • Fill each tulip liner 3/4 of the way full.
    Pistachio muffin batter.
  • In another bowl, combine all of the crumble topping ingredients.
  • Mix until the ingredients form a crumble.
  • Add 1/8 to 1/4 cup over each muffin batter.
    Crumble top pistachio pudding muffins.
  • Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Check the muffins after 15 to make sure they need more time.
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Notes

Always remember not to overmix—stirring just until the ingredients are combined is my secret to preserving that perfect muffin texture.
  • Do not overmix: The batter should be folded until just combined.
  • Baking time varies: Adjust the time based on the size of the muffins.
  • Experimental flavors: Mix in fruits or chocolates for variety.
  • Texture matters: A light touch ensures a tender muffin.
This recipe is for nine large, bakery-style muffins. If you are using a smaller muffin liner, you will need to adjust the baking time. This recipe will also make 18 muffins if they are smaller. 

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg