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Tender raspberry muffins with crumb topping, white chocolate chips, and orange zest for a bright, sweet flavor.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Fruit and Flavorings

01 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
02 - 1 tablespoon orange zest, freshly grated
03 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Dry Ingredients

10 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
11 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Crumb Topping

13 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
15 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk. Whisk until smooth but do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold in fresh raspberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest to the batter, taking care not to break the berries.
05 - Line a muffin tray with paper liners and fill each about 3/4 full with batter.
06 - Combine flour and sugar in a small bowl, then stir in melted butter until mixture forms crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over batter in muffin cups.
07 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Remove muffins from oven and cool in tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Use thawed frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable; fresh zest provides best flavor but lemon or lime zest can be used for variation.
02 - Avoid overmixing batter to maintain tender, fluffy texture.