These Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful combination of sweet blueberries, a creamy center, and a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or any time you need a little indulgence!
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. Make the Muffin Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
4. Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with more batter until the cups are about ¾ full.
5. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- Mix together the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the muffins.
6. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: Approx. 220 kcal per muffin
Tips for Perfect Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins
- Lemon Zest: Add a bit of lemon zest to the batter for an extra burst of flavor.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Frozen Berries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent them from bleeding into the batter.
These muffins are a wonderful treat to bake up any time of the year, offering a delicious blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Enjoy them slightly warm for the best experience!