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Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins combine juicy blueberries with a creamy, rich center inside soft, moist muffins. Ready in under 30 minutes, these fluffy treats make for a perfect breakfast, brunch, or anytime snack. Made from simple pantry staples and adaptable to various dietary preferences, they offer a balanced flavor and tender texture that lasts for days.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Special Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of sugar until smooth and creamy to create a velvety filling that melts perfectly inside the muffins.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening and flavor throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended, which helps prevent overmixing and creates tender muffins.
  4. Gently Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, careful not to overmix; some lumps are fine to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  5. Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries, distributing them evenly without crushing to preserve their juicy flavor in every bite.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups and Add Cream Cheese: Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease well. Spoon about a tablespoon of the batter into each cup, add a dollop of the cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with more batter until nearly full.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing for best texture.

Notes

  • Keep blueberries cold by adding them straight from the fridge to prevent batter discoloration.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir just enough to combine for tender muffins.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese to blend easier and create a smooth filling.
  • Opt for fresh eggs and real vanilla extract to elevate flavor.
  • Bake muffins on the center rack for even heat distribution and perfect rise.

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