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Berry Cream Cheese Muffins

Berry Cream Cheese Muffins: A Heavenly Breakfast Delight

Delightful Berry Cream Cheese Muffins with a fluffy texture, tart berries, and rich cream cheese center—a perfect breakfast treat!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for extra nutrition.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; swap with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for a less sweet muffin.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent; can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Adds moisture and protein boost; sour cream works as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries Fresh berries are ideal; frozen can be added directly without thawing.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix with milk to achieve the desired consistency for glaze.

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, light brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into the bowl, mixing with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Blend softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together egg and granulated sugar until pale and frothy, then add Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract, folding until smooth.
  5. Add Berries: Gently fold in half of the blueberries and raspberries into your muffin batter.
  6. Assemble Muffins: Fill muffin cups with batter, create indentation for cream cheese filling, spoon in mixture, top with berries, then fill again with more batter.
  7. Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle prepared crumb topping over each muffin.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Prepare Glaze: Combine powdered sugar with milk until desired consistency is reached, then drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Avoid overmixing the batter for fluffy muffins.

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