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Moist Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Tangy Swirl

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Make these bakery-style Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins for a breakfast treat. They feature a moist, fluffy crumb and a rich, tangy cream cheese center that bakes beautifully into every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 2 eggs, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  6. In a small bowl, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  8. Drop one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the batter in each cup. Use a toothpick or knife tip to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them; toss them with one teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter to prevent sinking.
  • For extra bakery-style tops, sprinkle a small amount of coarse sugar over the batter before baking.
  • This recipe yields moist muffins, so check for doneness carefully to avoid drying them out.

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