Ina Garten’s tri-berry muffins are moist and tender breakfast muffins made with a mix of three berries—usually raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. The batter is simple yet rich, often using buttermilk or sour cream for moisture and tang. These muffins rise beautifully and have a light, fluffy crumb, with juicy fruit peeking through each bite.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup fresh raspberries
Turbinado sugar or granulated sugar for topping (optional)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined—do not overmix, or the muffins will be tough.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries using a spatula. Be careful not to crush the berries too much.
Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar if desired for a crunchy finish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tops should be golden and springy to the touch.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.