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Berry Cream Cheese Muffins

Berry Cream Cheese Muffins: Moist Bites of Berry Bliss

Delicious Berry Cream Cheese Muffins combining fresh berries and rich cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 cup granulated sugar reduce if using sweeter berries
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar can use white sugar instead
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder a leavening agent to help muffins rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt essential for enhancing flavor
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt substitute with sour cream if necessary
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter add richness and moisture; coconut oil can be used for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg for egg-free, use a flax or chia seed substitute
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries and raspberries can use frozen berries without thawing
  • 8 oz cream cheese low-fat cream cheese can be used for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust liquid for desired thickness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • a pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, and salt with melted butter until coarse crumbs form.
  2. Make the cream cheese filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Mix wet ingredients by whisking egg, sugar, yogurt, and oil in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Add berries gently to the batter, folding in carefully to not break them.
  7. Assemble muffins by filling muffin tin with batter, adding cream cheese filling, and topping with berries.
  8. Top muffins generously with streusel topping and press down lightly.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F, then reduce to 350°F for final baking until golden brown.
  10. Cool muffins for 5-10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the flavor by using chocolate chips or adding lemon zest.

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