Unleash the delightful aroma of baking throughout your home with these Berry Cheesecake Muffins. Combining the lightness of airy muffins with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake, this recipe incorporates a burst of juicy berries for a perfect balance of flavors. Quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear from the plate, these muffins are a guaranteed hit for any baking enthusiast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These muffins offer a delicious twist on the classic treat by incorporating a cheesecake layer that adds a decadent richness. The use of Greek yogurt in the batter not only enhances the texture, making it incredibly moist but also adds a slight tang that complements the sweetness of the berries and cheesecake. Perfect for those who love their treats fruity and creamy!
Perfect Occasion: Berry Cheesecake Muffins are ideal for brunches, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat to enjoy any time of day. They're also great for school events, bake sales, or casual gatherings. Serve them fresh for Mother's Day, at a spring picnic, or during the holiday season to brighten up the festive table.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful and professional finish, sprinkle the tops of these muffins with powdered sugar or a light drizzle of vanilla glaze before serving. To make them even more special, add a fresh berry on top of each muffin right after baking. If you’re feeling adventurous, mix a variety of berries in the batter to create a colorful and tasty surprise with each bite.
Ingredients:
- Muffin batter:
- 2 eggs
- 110 g sugar
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 200 g berries (e.g., frozen cherries)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (if using frozen berries)
- 220 g flour
- 7 g baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Cheesecake filling:
- 180 g cream cheese
- 10 g vanilla sugar
- 75 g sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Streusel topping:
- 60 g flour
- 60 g sugar
- 30 g unsalted butter
Instructions:
- Whip the eggs with sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Mix in the yogurt and oil, then fold in the sifted dry ingredients. Toss the berries with cornstarch and gently fold into the batter.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix cream cheese with sugar and cornstarch until smooth.
- For the streusel, combine flour and sugar, then cut in butter with your hands until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Assemble the muffins: Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling, top with a little more muffin batter, and sprinkle with streusel. Fill each muffin cup halfway.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven's efficiency.
Enjoy these berry cheesecake muffins as a wonderful blend of fruity and creamy flavors in every bite!