Description
There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through the house, especially on a lazy Sunday morning. I’ll never forget the first time I tried this Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins recipe. I had a bunch of blueberries sitting in the fridge, and after a quick rummage through my pantry, I knew I could create something special. The moment the muffins came out of the oven, my family gathered around, drawn in by the sweet scent. They were devoured within minutes, and there were smiles all around! The creamy surprise of the cream cheese and the burst of juicy blueberries made these muffins a hit. Now, they’ve become a staple in our home, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For these fluffy, flavorful muffins, you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, but do not thaw)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for added zing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! A few lumps are totally fine.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop about a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, add a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top, then cover it with another tablespoon of muffin batter.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220