Description
Delight in these moist and fluffy Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling that adds a rich, tangy surprise to every bite. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine fresh blueberries with a tender crumb and a creamy center, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the melted butter, whole egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter and keep the muffins tender.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing them.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and egg yolk until smooth and creamy for a luscious filling.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill each lined muffin cup halfway with batter, then add a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture to the center. Top with the remaining batter, covering the cream cheese completely.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes or until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; fold ingredients gently to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- The cream cheese filling adds moisture and richness—ensure it is fully covered by batter to prevent leaking during baking.
- Fresh blueberries are preferred for best texture, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, blueberry cream cheese, baked muffins, sweet muffins
