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Deluxe Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins – A Rich and Tangy Breakfast Treat

These Deluxe Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a moist, tangy, and delicious breakfast treat bursting with juicy blueberries. Perfect for brunch or a sweet start to your day, they are sure to impress.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon half of the muffin batter into each liner, filling them about halfway. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling to each muffin cup, then top with the remaining batter.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the flour and sugar for the streusel topping. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the muffin batter.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used, but do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding to the batter.