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Moist Berry Cream Cheese Muffins

Moist Berry Cream Cheese Muffins for a Perfect Morning Treat

Delight in these Moist Berry Cream Cheese Muffins, combining a luscious cream cheese filling with the freshness of seasonal berries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Used in both muffins and filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can replace with sour cream
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Berries Opt for firm berries
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Can be swapped for melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • a pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping by combining flour, sugar, and salt. Drizzle in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Mix the Wet Ingredients: whisk egg, brown sugar, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Combine Batter and Berries by folding wet into dry, then gently fold in berries.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and assemble the muffins in the tin.
  7. Add the Streusel Topping by sprinkling it over the muffins before baking.
  8. Bake the muffins for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5-10 minutes before serving. Optionally glaze with a sugar and milk mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can also be refrigerated or frozen for later enjoyment.

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