Description
A decadent bakery-style muffin featuring a moist blueberry-filled crumb and a sweet, hidden cream cheese center.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
3 tbsp granulated sugar (for filling)
1 egg yolk (for filling)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries into the muffin batter.
Step 6: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, and egg yolk until creamy.
Step 7: Fill each muffin cup about 1/3 full with the blueberry batter.
Step 8: Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cup.
Step 9: Top with the remaining batter to cover the filling.
Step 10: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
Step 11: Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before moving to a wire rack.
Step 12: Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Toss berries in flour to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
