Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Juicy Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess. These muffins are not just a treat; they offer a delicious twist to your breakfast or snack time. With juicy blueberries bursting in every bite and a creamy filling nestled within, they’re sure to brighten any occasion, from family breakfasts to brunch gatherings. The easy preparation makes this recipe accessible for bakers of all levels, while the unique flavor combination is bound to impress your guests. Serve them warm with coffee or tea, and enjoy a scrumptious moment that feels like pure comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries (plus more for topping)
- For Filling: 6 oz cream cheese (softened), 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and milk as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin with grease or liners.
- In one bowl, mix together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries coated with flour gently.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by blending softened cream cheese with sugar and cornstarch until creamy; adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Fill muffin slots halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling on top, then cover with more batter and additional blueberries.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture. Don't overmix the batter for light muffins. Room temperature ingredients help achieve a smoother mixture.