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Delicious Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Cream Cheese Swirl

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These blueberry muffins feature a luscious lemon cream cheese swirl, combining juicy blueberries with a tangy, sweet cream cheese marble for a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Prepare the lemon cream cheese swirl: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  6. Gently fold in blueberries, taking care not to break them up.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full. Dollop about a teaspoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin.
  8. With a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese into the muffin batter to create a marbled effect without over-swelling.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy. Use fresh blueberries for best results; if using frozen, do not thaw and toss in flour before folding in. Beat cream cheese mixture until silky smooth and swirl gently to maintain the marbled look. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even cooking. Tent with foil if muffins brown too quickly.

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