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Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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These Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful breakfast or snack option, featuring juicy fresh blueberries and a rich, creamy cheese filling encased in a tender, moist muffin. The combination of sweet berries and tangy cream cheese makes each bite irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the muffins.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined for a uniform muffin base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, whole egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended to form the wet component of the batter.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
  5. Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter to distribute them evenly without crushing.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar reserved for filling, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy to create the filling.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter halfway into each muffin cup, dollop a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with remaining batter to seal the filling.
  8. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool slightly in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter; it should be lumpy to keep muffins tender and light.
  • Fresh blueberries are preferred for best texture and flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • Check muffins early at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking and dryness.

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