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Freshly baked berry-infused cream cheese muffins on a rustic wooden table.
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Berry Cream Cheese Muffins

Delightful muffins combining ripe berries and creamy cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Baking, Berry Muffins, Breakfast Treats, Cream Cheese Muffins, Muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200kcal

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Provides a light and airy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps muffins rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Assists in leavening.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Balances the flavors.
  • 1 large egg For binding the ingredients.
  • 0.5 cups whole milk Adds moisture.
  • 0.25 cups melted unsalted butter Contributes to muffin's moistness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic flavor.
  • 0.5 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen) Provide juicy bursts in each muffin.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz softened cream cheese For creamy center.
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well-combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until frothy, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Mixing

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the mixed berries carefully.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Assembly

  • Spoon about a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
  • Swirl the cream cheese filling into the muffin batter with a toothpick.

Baking

  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Allow muffins to cool before serving.

Notes

Using seasonal berries maximizes flavor and freshness. If using frozen berries, there's no need to thaw them. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or top with oats for extra texture.