Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Swirl Blueberry Muffins

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Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Swirl Blueberry Muffins 1767838295.0744028

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Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Swirl Blueberry Muffins 1767838295.0744028

easy fluffy blueberry muffin recipe

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  • Author: Madison Clarke
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

These Lemon Zest Cream Cheese Swirl Blueberry Muffins combine tangy lemon, creamy cream cheese, and juicy blueberries for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat, they deliver a moist, tender crumb and a beautiful swirl.

Ingredients

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  • 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
  • 150g (3/4 cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 120ml (½ cup) Whole Milk
  • 80ml (⅓ cup) Melted Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Large Egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 150g (1 cup) Fresh Blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • 100g (3½ oz) Cream Cheese, softened
  • 30g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar (for swirl)
  • Zest of 1 Lemon (about 1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice (for swirl)
  • 30g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice (for glaze)
  • 15g (1 tbsp) Toasted Almond Slivers, for garnish
  • A few extra fresh blueberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet & Dry: Gently stir wet into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  7. Assemble Muffins: Spoon batter into cups, add cream cheese swirl, then top with more batter.
  8. Create Swirl: Gently swirl batters together.
  9. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool & Glaze: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then on a wire rack; glaze with lemon sugar.
  11. Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle with almonds and blueberries.

Notes

For a lighter texture, sift the flour and avoid overmixing the batter. Room temperature ingredients emulsify better, creating a smoother batter.

  • Prep Time: 20 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: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

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