Blueberry cheesecake muffins
Instructions
Crumble
Muffins
Filling
Baking
Decoration
Tips
You can use both fresh and frozen blueberries for the muffins. If you are using frozen, do not thaw them before mixing them into the batter.
Tips
For the perfect crumble topping, ensure the butter is melted but not too hot when mixing with the dry ingredients. The mixture should clump together in small pebbles. If it is too wet, add a little more flour to get the right texture.
Tips
Since these muffins have a cream cheese filling, the standard toothpick test may be misleading for checking if they are done baking. Insert a toothpick slightly off-centre to control the doneness of the actual muffin batter, not just the cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Crumble
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Flour
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40 g |
|---|---|
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Cinnamon
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½ tsp |
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Cane sugar
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60 g |
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Butter or spreadable, melted
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30 g |
Muffins
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Marzipan, coarsely grated
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150 g |
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Soft butter or spreadable
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150 g |
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Cane sugar
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150 g |
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Vanilla sugar
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1 tsp |
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Eggs
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3 |
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Wheat flour
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120 g |
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Baking powder
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1½ tsp |
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Blueberries
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130 g |
Filling
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Cream cheese
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150 g |
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Egg yolk
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1 |
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Vanilla sugar
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1 tsp |
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Cane sugar
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25 g |
Decoration
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Icing sugar
|
|
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Optional: edible flowers
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Try these delicious blueberry cheesecake muffins
Indulge in a delightful springtime blend of sweet flavours and harmonious textures in our blueberry cheesecake muffins. They are a treat that promises to delight with every bite, offering you a moist crumb, juicy berries, and a velvety cheesecake filling. These blueberry cream cheese muffins merge the moistness of a classic bake with the richness of a cheesecake, all while introducing a delightful, buttery crumble topping that ties the other elements together.
Moist muffins with marzipan, vanilla, and blueberries
The muffins get their characteristic moistness from marzipan, enriching each bite with a deep, almond-infused sweetness and aromatic warmth, especially when combined with vanilla. The burst of juicy blueberries creates a textural contrast and a fresh, tangy flavour that cuts through the richness of the marzipan. This harmonious combination ensures a moist muffin that is both flavourful and satisfying.
Rich cream cheese filling with vanilla
At the heart of each muffin is a creamy, rich filling made from smooth cream cheese sweetened with vanilla. This cheesecake-like filling adds a luxurious, velvety texture that makes a wonderful contrast to the moist crumb of the muffin and the crisp crumble on top, offering a surprising burst of creamy richness with every bite. The vanilla adds depth and a refined sweetness that elevates the overall taste profile, making the muffins irresistibly complex and satisfying.
Buttery crumble with a hint of cinnamon
The tender, moist blueberry cream cheese muffins are topped with a cinnamon crumble. It adds a delicious textural contrast to the soft muffin and creamy filling and provides a nice extra layer of flavour. Made with melted butter, the crumble achieves golden crispiness, while cinnamon gives it a warm, spicy note that complements the tangy sweetness of the blueberries and the rich marzipan batter. This buttery, crunchy topping not only introduces an appealing variety of textures but also rounds out the flavour profile of the muffins, adding a spiced, caramelised finish.
Enjoy the perfect combination of cheesecake and muffins
If both cheesecake and muffins sound like something you would love to serve for yourself and your guests, these blueberry cheesecake muffins are just what you are looking for. We combine the delights of creamy, velvety, sweet cheesecake with a classic, moist blueberry muffin. This combination is ideal for festive celebrations, just like Easter. If you are hosting an Easter get-together with family or friends, this recipe is sure to delight and impress. Serve them with other Easter treats like our Easter quark bunny shortbreads, iced Easter biscuits in various shapes, or easy lemon muffins.
Experiment with flavours and looks
An easy way to experiment with your blueberry cheesecake muffins is to add extra ingredients to the crumble. Add chopped nuts for an extra crunch or additional warm spices to complement the cinnamon. You can also give them an Easter look by decorating them with small Easter eggs nestled into the crumble before or during baking. For example, use small solid chocolate eggs, which are robust enough to withstand baking. The chocolate might soften but will not lose its overall shape, providing a delightful chocolatey surprise in the crumble. Or candy-coated chocolate eggs, which help to insulate the chocolate somewhat inside, preventing it from melting too quickly. Small eggs made from marzipan are also an excellent choice for baking. Marzipan can withstand the heat and complement the almond flavour already present in the muffins. Just be aware that too many of these things can change the texture of the cake, so do not add too much. For the muffin batter, you can experiment with the flavour by using lemon or orange zest in the cream cheese filling to complement the blueberries and sweet marzipan. You can also give the muffins a colourful touch. Divide the cream cheese filling into batches and tint each with food colouring to create pastel shades, then swirl these coloured cheesecake fillings into the batter.
