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Moist Blueberry Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

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Make these easy, fluffy Blueberry Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins for a moist breakfast treat. This recipe delivers bakery-style muffins with a tangy cream cheese center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for tang)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  8. Drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the batter in each cup. Use a toothpick or small knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin part (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best swirl, ensure your cream cheese filling is smooth and not too runny.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them; toss them with a teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter to prevent sinking.
  • These are excellent for make-ahead breakfast preparation; store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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