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Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Tender blueberry muffins swirled with a tangy cream cheese center and a light sugary crunch on top.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour reserve a spoonful for tossing blueberries
  • 0.67 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional but brightens flavor
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk shake well before using
  • 3.5 oz eggs about 2 large
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup fresh blueberries frozen works; do not thaw
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar for cream cheese filling
  • 1 tsp lemon juice for cream cheese filling
  • 1.5 tbsp coarse sugar optional topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan and lightly mist liners.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy.
  • Toss blueberries with a teaspoon of the flour to help prevent sinking.
  • Whisk remaining flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
  • Whisk buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl until combined.
  • Fold wet mixture into dry just until streaks disappear. Gently fold in blueberries.
  • Spoon batter to fill cups halfway. Add a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese filling.
  • Cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar, if using.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden and a tester shows moist crumbs, not raw filling.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the batter or swap lemon zest for orange for a warmer note. Storage: Keep covered at room temperature 1 day, or refrigerate up to 4 days; warm briefly before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.