Rao's Blueberry Cream Cheese Filled Muffins
Indulge in the perfect balance of tangy creaminess and sweet bursts of fruity flavor with Rao's Blueberry Cream Cheese Filled Muffins. These moist, bakery-style muffins feature a luscious cream cheese center enhanced with a hint of zesty lemon, enveloped by a tender blueberry-studded batter. Topped with an optional sprinkle of coarse sugar for a delightful crunch, these muffins are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour and made with simple pantry staples, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an irresistible snack. Whether you’re using fresh or frozen blueberries, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing treat brimming with homemade charm.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 cups Fresh or frozen blueberries
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Step 4
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Fold the blueberries into the batter gently to avoid smashing them.
Step 6
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Set aside for filling.
Step 7
Spoon a small amount of muffin batter (about one-third full) into each muffin cup.
Step 8
Add 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin cup, then cover with another spoonful of muffin batter until the cups are about two-thirds full.
Step 9
If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar over the tops of the muffins for added texture and sweetness.
Step 10
Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
Step 11
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1147.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3573.5 |
| Total Fat 199.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 70.7g | |
| Cholesterol 615.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2982.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 410.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 209.6g | |
| Protein 55.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 133.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 473.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1007.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories