when you come over for dinner, please bring a basket of these, please

These muffins do look kick ass awesome. *don’t tell my mother I said, “ass” too.*
Paz

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! If these taste anywhere near how delicious they look in your photos then I’m in trouble. Blueberries have started to make an appearance at the store recently…how timely.

Those are some good lookin’ muffins. (Which, now that I think about it, sounds like a double entendre. But I swear, I don’t mean it that way.)

These look so good.I’ll definately be giving these a try soon.

I love recipes that will allow for tinkering, as with fruit/flavor combinations in this recipe. I have a soft spot for blueberry muffins, but rhubarb sounds wonderful, too.

That link is a great resource- thanks for posting it!

wonderful pictures! those muffins sound worthy of a lawsuit.

I am seriously impressed by this Ivonne, and I will DEFINITELY bookmark this and place it at the top of the list! It’s creating time in the kitchen!

Well, if Cream Puff says so…who can argue!
They really look fantastic! Will be making these…

Ivonne, questi muffins sono uno spettacolo! Bravissima:)

Good grief Ivonne! Just looking at these pictures makes my sweet tooth develop cravings! They look and sound delicious

Oh, Ivonne, Kick ass! I guess so. Soon I’ll be baking these. How beautiful! And what a great story, you are such a resource. Thanks.
Best ever, ummm.
Don’t tell your mother, I bet she knows already. You make me smile.

Hi Kat,

I’ll bring a HUGE basket for you!

Hi Paz,

I promise I won’t tell your mom that you said the “a” word!

:o)

Hi Geneve,

They’re best with fresh blueberries. Trust me on it.

Hi Laura,

Your “double entendre” made me smile. Thanks for stopping by!

Hi Emily,

Enjoy the muffins!

Hi Tanvi,

That’s one of the things that I also love most about these … the combinations. You can try anything! You can even make them without fruit. I’m also glad you like www.betterbaking.com. It’s unfortunate that you have to subscribe to access the database, but it’s still an excellent site.

Hi Sara,

Thanks! Glad you like the muffins.

Hello Rowena,

I always have a little smile on my face when I see you’ve left me a comment! Glad you liked www.betterbaking.com!

Hi Linda,

Yes … do not argue with the Cream Puff!

:o)

Ciao Francesca,

Grazie mille … buona giornata!

Hi Ellie,

Why thank you … fortunately these muffins are not overly sweet … but they are overly good!

Hi Tanna,

Awww … you’re a sweetie! And that’s what we’re here for to put smiles on each other’s faces! Take care!

Ivonne,

Your secret’s safe w/ me you ass kickin’ muffin maker!! Now step away from the muffins or I will tell your mother…

Buon Appetito,

Bruno

Unfortunately in Argentina buttermilk doesn’t even exist. I wonder if the effect would be the same replacing it with plain yoghurt… I’ll try anyway!

Ivonne’s best ever muffins

Ivonne of Cream Puffs in Venice practically forced me (and her many other readers) to bake her all time favourite muffin recipe this morning when I read her most recent entry. And the good girl that I am, I listened and did what she asked me to

It’s me again…I’ve been a good little girl and made your muffins and they are really delicious! I’ve even posted them on my blog.

These muffins look incredible…and I love the names of the other recipes

I think that you have renamed them but forgot to post them as “Kick-Ass Muffins”!!

They certainly look tasty! However, muffins always flatter to deceive in my humble opinion. They look great, but never deliver. I’m sure it’s just me Brownies for me, anytime!

These sound wonderful, Ivonne! I’m fantasizing about making them with some of the rhubarb I brought home from my parents’ garden … maybe throw in some candied ginger, too. Yum!

“Holy crap, those look good!” was my first thought upon seeing that photo. Then, you have such a strong voice which comes through in your writing! I always enjoy your posts and I love the “go. go now. stop reading and go make these now!!!” Fantastic photos and fantastic recipes. Next time I want muffins, I’m making these.

Thanks! I’m always open for good muffin recipes since they’re hard to buy here. They look decadent.

Gorgeous and in all ways perfect. I can’t wait to test drive this recipe!

These looked so good, I made a batch with strawberries, apples, and orange zest. They came out fabulous, with that big gorgeous streusel top. Thanks for the recipe!

Thanks for the recipe Ivonne. I’m definitely gonna give them a try. Looks great!

I could use a good muffin recipe. Thanks, Ivonne.

Ivonne, thank you. I may finally have a proper excuse to buy a muffin tin, both regular, and mini. =)

wow, Ivonne, I want to meet these muffins! AFter that intro, I have to make them..hmmm, I have some buttermilk on hand…

That’s GREAT, because I’ve been trying to find the perfect muffin recipe for months… For some reasons my muffins never come out that good. I blame it on the recipes but maybe I’m just a bad baker… Anyway, your recipe sounds like it would REALLY be my fault if the outcome were to be disppointing… That way I’ll find out about my baking skills

Well, this recipe is being printed out right now, and her cook book is being added to my list, as all her desserts sound fantastic!

And I too love the fact that this recipe is for all kinds of flavor combos! May have to make them this weekend while we have a house guest.

I’ve been wanting to make muffins for so long - going home tonight to make these.

Hi- just found your site, but as soon as I read the title of this entry, I knew it was my favorite muffin recipe too. I have a very stained copy of it, that i got off Marcy’s website when she was still posting free recipes. They are wonderful and yours make me hungry to make them again!

Ivonne, don’t worry about your BOLD comment…your Mommy didn’t hear anything…The muffins are delicious.
Mommy

LOL! That’s great — a mom with selective hearing! I love it! ;-)))

Thanks for not telling my mom but hopefully, she’ll also have selective hearing, too.
Best,
Paz

Wow, Ivonne, I’m pretty excited by this recipe. We absolutely love muffins, and I have tried and adored many recipes, but I’ve coveted this one for a long time. I’m a subscriber at BetterBaking, where M.G. has talked a lot about this recipe but didn’t actually publish it on the site. So now I have it at last! I plan to make it with fresh berries for me, as soon as they’re in season, and with chopped apples for G, who loves apple muffins more than most sweets. Thanks!

Ciao Bruno!

I have stepped away from the muffins!

:o)

Hi Sil,

I sent you an e-mail about this but you can actually make a buttermilk substitute at home by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it stand for 10 minutes.

Hi Linda,

Thanks for trying the recipe. I’m so glad that you liked them!

Hi VK,

Thanks! If you can get the book it’s worth it.

Hi Karen,

You are so right!

Hi Nazca,

Hey I will never turn down a plate of brownies!

Hi Tania,

Great combo with the rhubarb and giner!

Hi Megan,

Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. Believe me I feel the same way about your writing.

Hi Susan,

I hear ya’. I imagine not a lot of Italians are eating muffins! I hope you give the recipe a try.

Hi BNA,

Thanks so much!

Hi Chaya,

I’m so glad that you tried them and I love your combination!

Hi Sam,

As always thanks!

Hi Maura,

This is definitely a good one!

Hi Tejal,

Buy the muffin tin! You won’t regret it.

Hi Cin,

These are muffins worth meeting … and making!

Hi Liza,

Trust me these are virtually no-fail. The buttermilk and the baking soda work together to ensure a nice rise.

Hi Amy,

Glad to hear it. Trust me you won’t be disappointed with her book!

Hi Tasha,

Well enjoy your muffin-baking and thanks for stopping by!

Hi Callipygia,

Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m glad you found your way here! Aren’t these muffins great!

Hi Ma,

Thanks!

:o)

Hi Paz,

I promise I won’t tell!

:o)

Hi Julie,

I’m so glad to hear that! I thought for sure that M.G. did publish this on her site so I’m surprised that she doesn’t. But no worries … now you have it. Enjoy!

I’m so late to this post, but I can’t help but comment anyway. I’ll just reiterate what everyone else has already said: the muffins look fabulous! Can’t wait to try them.

Hi Marilyn,

Thanks so much for leaving your comment. You’re very sweet!

Hi. I made the muffins with great success. I did, though, bastardize it a bit, to attempt to make it healthier. I added one cup of whole wheat flour, one cup of self-rising flour (as the wheat flour is denser), and 1/2 cup of flax seed flour. Terrific results. I’m a big fan of your site.

I didn’t know you can be that creative with muffins!
I tried making this muffin in the morning with golden delicious apples, oatmeal, and orange zest. It was moist and fragrant! Love it!!!
Clumsy me, I forgot to put i the cinnamon in the streussel topping.. but they still taste great nonetheless!

Did you put blueberries in the streussel? I’m wondering why it has black bluish dots.

Finally..
Can you tell me how to freeze muffins and then how to prepare them when you wanna eat them again?

This just might be the muffin recipe I’ve been searching for. I kind of gave up on the perfect blueberry muffin a couple years ago. I moved on to dense whole grain versions which are extremely forgiving. I’m going to give these a try with my fingers crossed. Thanks for posting this and telling Marcy’s story.
Julie

You bet I’m gonna try !!! And who knows maybe I won’t sue you ;o) lol
Thnaks they look amazing !!

Hi Ivonne,
On her website, she has recipes for tons of muffins. I’m wondering if you know if all of the recipes featured on her website are in her book? I’m looking for the Double Chocolate Muffins & Cappuccino muffin recipes. Can you tell me if these are featured in her book?

First of all, I just want to say I am addicted to your blog after having come across it a couple of weeks ago!

Secondly, I think I’m in love. These muffins are HEAVENLY. So light and moist. Unfortunately, all I had on hand were frozen blueberries, so I can only imagine what they’ll taste like once I make these babies with fresh blueberries. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I don’t think I’ll ever make blueberry muffins any other way from now on!

Hi , just had to try these muffins. I got my recipie on Marcy Goldmans site . Am 67 yrs old and guess i am not reading so well these days , I just saw bake at 400 degrees , and so I did , they burnt on the bottom ! Now after reading the recipie again , I see it says to place muffins in the 400 degree oven and Immediately turn the oven down to 350 ! The only difference I see in her recipie and yours , is , she has 2 tablespoons all purpose flour in her Streusel Topping. Even with my booboo with the too hot oven , these are great muffins . Will make another batch tomorrow and do it right … I made mine with Blueberries Was reading how many cookbooks you have , I still have the first cookbook I was given when I was 15 years old , that was 52 years ago . That started my love of recipies and I read them like a good novel . Just wanted to tell you , I love your site. Keep up the beautifull photos. Leta