Berry Cream Cheese Muffins
Delightful muffins filled with rich cream cheese and mixed berries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour This staple creates the base for your muffins, giving them structure.
- 1 tsp baking powder Helps your muffins rise to perfection.
- 0.5 tsp baking soda Aids in creating a fluffy texture.
- 0.25 tsp salt Balances the sweetness of the muffins.
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar Adds the necessary sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
- 0.5 cups whole milk Contributes to the muffin’s moisture.
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted Enriches the flavor.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Infuses a lovely aroma and taste.
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened This will become your delicious filling.
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Adds another layer of flavor.
Berries
- 0.5 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, fresh or frozen) These juicy fruits burst with flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing the muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Mix until all dry ingredients are fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Baking
- Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, then add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center.
- Top with additional muffin batter until the muffin cups are about 3/4 full.
- Utilize a toothpick or skewer to swirl the cream cheese filling into the muffin batter.
- Bake your muffins for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra decadence, add chocolate chips to your batter or sprinkle them on top before baking. Use fresh or frozen berries without thawing.