Soft & Sweet Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins | Best Breakfast or Snack Recipe

Hi there, food lover! 👋
Ready to bake something soft, sweet, and bakery-worthy that fills your kitchen with pure comfort? 💙 Today’s recipe is a true classic-meets-indulgence treat: Soft & Sweet Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins. These muffins are the kind you’d spot behind a glass case at your favorite local bakery — tall, tender, bursting with blueberries, and hiding a creamy surprise inside.

There’s something timeless about a warm muffin enjoyed in the early morning or as a quiet afternoon snack. These blueberry cream cheese muffins are rooted in traditional home baking, where simple ingredients come together to create something special without fuss. The muffin itself is light, moist, and gently sweet, while the cream cheese center adds a rich, velvety contrast that makes every bite feel luxurious.

What truly sets these muffins apart is balance. The blueberries provide bursts of natural sweetness and slight tang, the cream cheese filling adds depth and softness, and the muffin crumb stays tender for days. They’re not overly sugary, making them perfect for breakfast, yet indulgent enough to feel like a treat. Whether you’re baking for family, guests, or meal-prepping snacks for the week, these muffins are dependable, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser. 🥰

Brew a cup of coffee ☕, preheat your oven, and let’s bake muffins that feel like a warm hug in every bite.

🧺 Ingredients

For the Muffin Batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
• ¾ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
• 1 tbsp flour (for coating blueberries)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

• 2 tbsp coarse sugar or streusel topping for bakery-style finish ✨

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thickened.
4. Slowly whisk in the oil until smooth and glossy.
5. Add the sour cream (or yogurt) and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined — avoid overmixing to keep the muffins soft.
7. Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
8. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
9. Fill each muffin liner about ⅓ full with batter.
10. Add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling to the center of each muffin.
11. Top with more muffin batter until liners are about ¾ full, covering the cream cheese.
12. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar or streusel if using.
13. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
14. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

📝 Notes

• Room-temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth, creamy filling with no lumps.
• Fresh blueberries give the best texture, but frozen blueberries work well if kept frozen until use.
• Do not overfill the muffin cups — this helps achieve tall, even muffins without spilling.
• These muffins taste even better the next day as the flavors settle. 💙
• Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Muffin)

⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Baking Time: 20 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 40 minutes

⚡ Calories per serving: ~290
🍽️ Servings: 12 muffins

• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Sugar: 17g
• Fiber: 1.5g
• Sodium: 200mg

These Soft & Sweet Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins are proof that classic baking never goes out of style. 🫐🧁 Perfect for breakfast, brunch tables, lunchboxes, or cozy snacks, they bring together simplicity and indulgence in the most comforting way. Bake a batch once, and they’ll quickly become a household favorite you return to again and again.

Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🍽️

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