Berry Cream Cheese Muffins
Delightful muffins combining the sweetness of berries and the rich creaminess of cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Muffin Base
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Forms the muffin base.
- 1 tsp baking powder Essential for a good rise.
- 0.5 tsp baking soda Works in conjunction with the baking powder.
- 0.25 tsp salt Enhances flavor.
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients.
- 0.5 cups whole milk Keeps muffins moist.
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted Infuses richness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Elevates flavor.
- 0.5 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen) Provides fruity flavor.
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened The creamy filling.
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese.
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Adds an aromatic touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in mixed berries.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and additional vanilla until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
- Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, then add cream cheese filling in the center.
- Top with more muffin batter until the cups are about 3/4 full.
- Use a toothpick to gently swirl cream cheese filling into muffin batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To keep muffins fluffy, avoid overmixing the batter. Start checking for doneness at 18 minutes.