Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Berry Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of luscious summer berries and creamy cheesecake filling. These moist muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. Topped with a crunchy streusel, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures that will impress family and friends. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can enjoy these muffins fresh out of the oven or make them ahead for busy mornings. Whip up a batch today and savor the burst of berry goodness!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cup fresh berries (about 1 cup blueberries and 1/2 cup raspberries)
- 6 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2โ2 1/2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and whisk until coarse crumbs form; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese with granulated sugar, corn starch, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix together 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk together egg and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until combined; stir in yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla until pale yellow.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in half of the blueberries and raspberries carefully; reserve the rest for topping.
- Fill each muffin liner with batter, add cream cheese filling, top with reserved berries, and sprinkle streusel over each muffin.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding lemon zest or swapping berries based on seasonal availability. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
