Description
These muffins feature a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with fresh blackberries, creating a moist and refreshing treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the liners, then add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For the best flavor, use ripe blackberries and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g