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Summer Berry Cream Cheese Muffins – Soft & Easy Breakfast Recipe

Summer Berry Cream Cheese Muffins


  • Author: ALICE
  • Total Time: 55
  • Yield: 9-10 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these soft, bakery-style muffins featuring a luscious, sweetened cream cheese core surrounded by a tender crumb and a burst of fresh summer berries. Topped with a delightful, crunchy streusel, these muffins offer the perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. This simple method ensures a professional, high-rising result every time, making them the ultimate breakfast treat for your home kitchen.


Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
0.5 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
1.5 cups fresh blueberries and raspberries
0.25 cup vegetable oil
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 cup brown sugar (for topping)
2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
Prepare the crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter until coarse lumps form; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the cream cheese, granulated sugar, corn starch, and vanilla until smooth and creamy for the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, combine egg, sugar, oil, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until pale and uniform.
Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
Gently fold in half of the berries.
Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining batter and berries.
Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Use pastry flour if you prefer a lighter, more tender crumb. Ensure all ingredients like cream cheese and yogurt are brought to room temperature before starting to ensure a smooth batter. For the best rise, do not overmix the batter after adding the wet ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg