Delicious Cream Cheese Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Delicious Cream Cheese Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Start your day with these irresistible cream cheese blueberry muffins. Bursting with juicy blueberries and a creamy, tangy center, these muffins are soft, moist, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Follow this easy recipe to bake a batch of these delightful treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Muffin Batter
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Muffins
Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the muffin batter.
Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin.
Top with the remaining muffin batter, covering the cream cheese filling.
4. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Expert Tips
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the muffin batter.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and flavor, but frozen blueberries can also be used if fresh are not available.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure your muffins stay soft and tender.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. Just make sure not to thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent the color from bleeding.
Can I make these muffins ahead of time?
Absolutely! These muffins can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.
What can I substitute for buttermilk?
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
For more delicious muffin recipes, check out our Easy 30 Minute Bakery Blueberry Muffins or Irresistible Blueberry Crumble Muffins.
Enjoy these delightful cream cheese blueberry muffins as a perfect breakfast treat or a sweet snack any time of the day!
Delicious Cream Cheese Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the muffin batter.
- Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin.
- Top with the remaining muffin batter, covering the cream cheese filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
