Cranberry Surprise Muffins

Bursting with festive flavor and a hidden creamy delight, Cranberry Surprise Muffins are the perfect blend of tart and sweet. These tender, bakery-style muffins feature juicy chunks of fresh or frozen cranberries and a luscious cream cheese filling that adds a decadent twist to every bite. Made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients, they come together quickly with minimal effort, making them an ideal treat for holiday brunches or anytime snacking. The golden, slightly crisp tops give way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior, while the surprise filling keeps guests coming back for more. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or at room temperature, these cranberry muffins with a sweet cream cheese center are sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries (roughly chopped)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold the chopped cranberries into the batter using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 6

In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. This will be the surprise filling.

Step 7

Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of the batter in each cup, then top with another tablespoon of batter to cover the filling.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Cranberry Surprise Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1233.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3352.9

Total Fat 152.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 765.0mg	0%
Sodium 2665.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 246.2g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 472.8mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1057.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 53.6%