Description
Scrumptious blueberry cream cheese muffins deliver a perfect breakfast or brunch treat from American bakeries. Moist crumb and tangy cream cheese create irresistible flavor combinations you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create a dry mixture by whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Craft a liquid blend by thoroughly combining egg, milk, and vegetable oil in a separate container.
- Merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Carefully integrate fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruits.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, then delicately place a dollop of softened cream cheese in the center.
- Complete the filling by covering the cream cheese with remaining batter, creating a layered effect.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center of a muffin.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for smooth spreading and even distribution throughout the muffins.
- Toss blueberries in a small amount of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking and maintain even berry placement.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Gently mix wet and dry ingredients to avoid overmixing, which can result in dense, tough muffins with a compact texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg