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Berry Cream Cheese Muffins Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9-10 muffins 1x

Description

Berry Cream Cheese Muffins Delight are moist, fluffy muffins featuring a luscious cream cheese filling and a crunchy crumb topping. Bursting with fresh blueberries and raspberries, these muffins combine sweet and tangy flavors with a smooth glaze for a delightful breakfast or snack treat.

Ingredients

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Crumb Topping

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Muffin Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh berries (about 1 cup blueberries and 1/2 cup raspberries)

Glaze

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 teaspoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners, then set aside. This batch yields approximately 9-10 muffins.
  2. Make Crumb Topping: In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour in 1/4 cup melted butter and mix with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Set this crumb topping aside for later.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Blend the softened 6 oz cream cheese with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon corn starch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then set aside.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 large egg with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until well combined. Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is pale yellow and smooth.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is uniformly combined but not overmixed.
  7. Fold in Berries: Using a rubber spatula, fold in about 1/2 cup blueberries and half of the raspberries gently, taking care not to tint the batter pink. Reserve the remaining berries for topping the muffins.
  8. Assemble Muffins: Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the muffin batter into each lined cupcake cup. Make a small dent in the center of the batter and drop about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the dent. Add a few reserved berries on top, filling each cup about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  9. Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle each muffin generously with the crumb topping, then add a few more blueberries and raspberry pieces on top. Gently press the crumbs into the muffin batter. Place the pan into the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden and centers are set.
  10. Cool Muffins: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: Mix 3/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons milk or cream, starting with 1 teaspoon and adding more to reach desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and serve.

Notes

  • The muffin batter should be gently mixed to keep it light and fluffy; overmixing can toughen the texture.
  • Be careful when folding in raspberries to avoid coloring the batter pink.
  • The cream cheese filling adds a tangy, creamy surprise in the middle of each muffin.
  • The crumb topping provides a delicious crunch contrast to the soft muffin.
  • Ensure muffins are fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Fresh berries can be substituted with frozen ones if fresh are unavailable, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: berry muffins, cream cheese muffins, crumb topping muffins, blueberry muffins, raspberry muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffins

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