Cranberry Mochi Muffin Blinis (Printable Version)

Mini muffin blinis feature chewy mochi and bright cranberries, ideal for a fruity brunch or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower)
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins & Toppings

10 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for cooking
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
13 - Maple syrup or honey, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk sweet rice flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, baking powder, and sea salt thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then blend in whole milk, neutral oil, and vanilla extract until uniform.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.
04 - Fold chopped cranberries gently into the batter to distribute evenly.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and brush lightly with unsalted butter.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the skillet, spacing them apart. Cook for 2–3 minutes until small bubbles appear and edges set.
07 - Turn each blini over and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
08 - Transfer cooked blinis to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to the pan as needed.
09 - Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup or honey.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry
  • Ready start to finish in 40 minutes so perfect for spontaneous brunches
  • Kid-approved and fun to eat
  • Chewy yet tender thanks to sweet rice flour
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
02 -
  • Each blini is naturally gluten-free if you use certified sweet rice flour so they suit a variety of diets
  • Freezes beautifully and reheats in seconds for busy mornings or quick snacks
  • Loaded with fiber and antioxidants from cranberries
  • Mochiko gives these their unique bounce and I truly love biting into one with my morning coffee The cranberries are what my family looks forward to most every winter when fresh ones are in season and everyone wants them warm with honey straight from the pan
03 -
  • For the chewiest blinis do not overmix the batter a few lumps are fine
  • Warm your milk and eggs to room temperature before mixing for smoother blending and puffier finished blinis
  • Always brush the pan with butter between batches to keep them evenly golden and prevent sticking

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