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Fluffy Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

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These fluffy blueberry cream cheese muffins offer a cozy, comforting treat with a moist, tender crumb and bursts of fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing it or lining with paper muffin cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs until pale and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add melted butter, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and lemon zest to the sugar and egg mixture; whisk until smooth.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese in a small bowl until creamy and smooth.
  6. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the cream cheese and blueberries carefully to keep the batter light and airy.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick; muffins are done when toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Fold blueberries and cream cheese gently to avoid bursting berries and dense muffins. Pat frozen blueberries dry before use. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat in microwave for 20 seconds or oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

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