Description
Homemade Blackberry Cheesecake Muffins blend creamy cheesecake swirls with juicy blackberries in a delightful breakfast treat. Sweet meets tangy in these irresistible muffins that bring comfort and flavor right to your morning plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create the dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- In a separate container, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese blend, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently introduce the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully fold fresh blackberries into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Distribute the batter into muffin liners, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool completely at room temperature before serving, enabling them to set and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Gently fold blackberries to prevent color bleeding and maintain their delicate structure during mixing.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for smoother, more consistent batter texture and better incorporation.
- Swap fresh blackberries with frozen ones if seasonal availability is limited, but do not thaw them to prevent excess moisture.
- Experiment with alternative flour types like almond or gluten-free blends for dietary modifications without compromising the muffins’ soft, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 161 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg