Description
Moist “berry cream cheese muffins” blend sweet berries with rich cream cheese for a delightful breakfast treat. Homemade comfort meets bakery-style indulgence you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Leavening and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Flavor and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until well blended.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring just until the batter comes together without overmixing.
- Carefully fold in the mixed berries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter without breaking them.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust the muffins with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Selecting ripe, seasonal berries enhances the muffins’ natural sweetness and flavor profile.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that ensures consistent texture.
- Gently mix the batter to prevent gluten development, which can make muffins tough and dense.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the original recipe’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg