Blueberry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling and Crumble Topping

Delight in these gourmet Blueberry Muffins that come with a luscious cream cheese filling and a buttery crumble topping. These muffins balance the bright zest of fresh blueberries with the rich, creamy texture of the filling, all complemented by a sweet, crunchy topping for added texture and flavor.

Why You’ll Love This: These muffins are the perfect treat for anyone who loves the classic blueberry muffin but craves something a bit more decadent. The cream cheese filling adds a creamy surprise with every bite, while the crumble topping provides a delightful contrast to the soft muffin base. They’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.

Perfect Occasion: Serve these muffins at your next brunch gathering, as a special treat at breakfast, or bring them along to a potluck. They’re sure to impress at any holiday gathering or casual meeting, and they make a great gift for friends and neighbors.

Decoration Tips: Before serving, you can dust these muffins lightly with powdered sugar for a more festive look, or drizzle them with a simple vanilla glaze to make them even more irresistible. Adding a few fresh blueberries on top of each muffin before baking can also enhance their visual appeal.

Ingredients:

For the muffin batter:

• 1 3/4 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to 3/4 cup for sweeter muffins)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup blueberries

For the cream cheese filling:

• 6 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulsated sugar
• 1 tsp milk

For the crumble topping:

• 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Sift in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Alternately add the milk, mixing until just combined.
   • Gently fold in the blueberries.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Filing:
   • In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract and milk. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
4. Prepare the Crumble Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and flour.
   • Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
5. Assemble the Muffins:
   • Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
   • Insert the piping bag into the center of each filled cup and squeeze a dollop of cream cheese filling into the batter.
   • Generously top each muffin with the crumble mixture.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.
7. Cool and Store:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Store the muffins in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Enjoy these decadent Blueberry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling and Crumble Topping, a true treat that’s perfect for any occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth!