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Cranberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Soft, tender muffins filled with tart cranberries and a creamy cream cheese center. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, for filling
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for filling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir until just mixed. Fold in chopped cranberries.
  6. Fill muffin cups with batter, add cream cheese filling, then cover with remaining batter.
  7. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Optionally drizzle with glaze or sprinkle powdered sugar. Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.