Description
These blueberry muffins are elevated with a vibrant orange zest cream cheese swirl, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any time of day. The crumbly cinnamon-spiced topping adds a delightful finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.
- 150g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and aids browning.
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder: Leavening agent for a light and fluffy texture.
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda: Works with baking powder for extra lift.
- ¼ teaspoon Salt: Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
- 120g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds moisture and richness.
- 120ml (½ cup) Milk: Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
- 1 Large Egg: Contributes to structure, richness, and binding.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- 200g (1 cup) Fresh Blueberries: Provides juicy sweetness.
- 100g (½ cup) Cream Cheese, Softened: Creates a luscious swirl.
- 50g (¼ cup) Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese swirl.
- 2 teaspoons Orange Zest: Adds bright citrus flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Orange Juice: Complements the orange zest.
- 1 tablespoon Melted Butter (for swirl): Creates a smooth swirl.
- 30g (2 tablespoons) Brown Sugar: Adds caramel-like sweetness to the topping.
- 30g (¼ cup) All-Purpose Flour (for crumb topping): Provides structure to the topping.
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon: Adds warmth and spice to the topping.
- 15g (1 tablespoon) Cold Butter, Cubed (for crumb topping): Creates a crumbly texture.
- Extra Blueberries & Orange Zest (for garnish): For a beautiful finish.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a muffin tin.
- Combine Dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet: Mix melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries, avoiding crushing.
- Make Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and butter.
- Assemble Muffins: Spoon batter into cups, add swirl, then top with more batter.
- Create Swirl: Gently swirl cream cheese into batter.
- Make Crumb Topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter.
- Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle crumb topping over muffins.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Garnish: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack and garnish.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and use room temperature ingredients. Tossing blueberries in flour prevents sinking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg