Description
These blueberry muffins are elevated with a tangy lemon zest cream cheese swirl and a buttery streusel topping. They’re incredibly moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (240g / 2 cups): The base for a tender crumb.
- Baking Powder (2 tsp): For a beautiful rise.
- Baking Soda (½ tsp): Works with yogurt for extra lift.
- Salt (¼ tsp): Enhances flavors.
- Granulated Sugar (150g / ¾ cup): Provides sweetness.
- Unsalted Butter, Melted (115g / ½ cup): Adds moisture and tenderness.
- Large Eggs (2): Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- Plain Yogurt (120ml / ½ cup): Adds moisture and tanginess.
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp, alcohol-free): Enhances flavor.
- Fresh Blueberries (150g / 1 cup): The star of the show!
- Cream Cheese, Softened (200g / 7 oz): Key to the luscious swirl.
- Powdered Sugar (50g / ¼ cup, for swirl): Adds sweetness to the swirl.
- Lemon Zest (1 tsp, for swirl): Brightens the swirl.
- Fresh Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp, for swirl): Adds a tangy kick.
- Lemon Zest (½ tsp, for garnish): Final touch of lemon flavor.
- Brown Sugar (60g / ¼ cup, streusel): Adds caramel-like sweetness.
- All-Purpose Flour (30g / ¼ cup, streusel): Provides structure to the streusel.
- Cold Unsalted Butter, Diced (30g / 2 Tbsp, streusel): Creates a crumbly texture.
- Toasted Chopped Almonds (30g / ¼ cup, streusel, optional): Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice.
- Assemble Muffins: Spoon batter into cups, add swirl, and gently swirl.
- Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle streusel over muffins.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use fresh blueberries. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Cold butter is key for a crumbly streusel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg