Cherry Bakewell poffins

Cherry Bakewell poffins

Give this traditional British treat an oaty twist with this Cherry Bakewell poffin recipe.

Cook: 35 mins
Makes 12 muffins

Cherry Bakewell poffins

Originating from Derbyshire in the UK, the Bakewell Tart is a delicious confection of jam, frangipane and flaked almonds. The traditional recipe has two problems: it’s too gooey to carry on an adventure, and it doesn’t contain any oats. This version solves both issues!

You will need a fine grater/zester and a silicone muffin tray with 12 x 7cm diameter moulds (if using a metal tray, grease/line with paper muffin cases).

For pretty open-topped Bakewell tarts as pictured (slightly more messy to transport), use all the oatmeal mixture in step 5 and leave out step 8.

Ingredients

  • 120g (½ cup) Marzipan
  • 500g (2 cups) Natural yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon zest (approx. ½ lemon)
  • 4 tbsp Lemon juice (approx. ½ lemon)
  • 2 tsp (10g) Vanilla sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 120g (1 cup) Ground almonds
  • 175g (1¾ packed cups) Porridge oats
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 120g (3/8 cup) Cherry jam
  • 4 tbsp Flaked almonds

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).

  • Step 2

    Chop the marzipan into 12 equal-sized pieces and roll each piece into a ball, flatten slightly. Set aside at room temperature.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, vanilla sugar, salt, and ground almonds.

  • Step 4

    Stir the oats and baking powder into the yogurt mixture.

  • Step 5

    Divide ¾ of the oat mixture between the muffin forms, then make a small hole in each centre (use the back of a teaspoon).

  • Step 6

    Carefully place a marzipan ball in each of muffins, press down gently.

  • Step 7

    Put a generous teaspoon of jam in each of the centres on top of the marzipan.

  • Step 8

    Cover with the rest of the oat mix; smooth with the back of a spoon.

  • Step 9

    Scatter the flaked almonds on top.

  • Step 10

    Bake 30-35 minutes until firm and the almonds on top are turning golden brown.

  • Step 11

    Wait until cooled to remove from the tray – the poffins will firm up.

Recipes from Oat to Joy: Recipes & Somewhat of an Oatobiography by Emma Pooley, world champion and Olympic medal cyclist. Available to purchase for £23.85 from amazon.co.uk. Image by Jamie Watson.

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