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Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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Delight in these moist and flavorful Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins, featuring a tender crumb bursting with fresh blueberries and a luscious, creamy cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these muffins blend classic flavors with a creamy surprise in every bite.

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 large 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). Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and facilitate 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. This ensures the leavening agents and seasonings are evenly distributed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. The butter should not be too hot to avoid cooking the egg prematurely.
  4. Fold Wet into Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
  5. Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar for filling, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Assemble Muffins: Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of each. Then, cover the cream cheese filling with the remaining muffin batter to seal it inside.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter (avoiding the cream cheese) comes out clean.
  9. Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set the structure and prevents them from becoming soggy.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and flavor, but frozen can be substituted if thawed and drained.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with non-dairy alternatives.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.

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