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Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins combine juicy fresh blueberries with a rich, tangy cream cheese filling, creating moist, tender, and flavorful muffins perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and yields muffins with delightful pockets of cream cheese and bursts of blueberries, promising irresistible sweetness and balanced flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Main Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for cream cheese filling)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the cream cheese with 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep chilled.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ¾ cup sugar to evenly distribute the leavening and flavor.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Then mix in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to create a moist and flavorful base.
  4. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the wet mixture, being careful not to crush them to preserve their juicy bursts.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the muffins light.
  6. Assemble Muffins with Cream Cheese: Spoon half of the batter into prepared muffin tins. Add a dollop of the chilled cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin, then cover with the remaining batter to create creamy pockets.
  7. Bake Until Golden: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for best texture and flavor, though frozen blueberries can be used if folded in directly from frozen.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir just until ingredients are combined to keep muffins tender.
  • Ensure eggs, butter, and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth blending.
  • Measure flour correctly by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense muffins.
  • Keep the cream cheese filling chilled before assembling muffins to maintain distinct creamy pockets.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: blueberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, brunch, sweet snacks, easy muffins, homemade muffins

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