Blueberry Cheesecake Crumble Muffins

Ingredients

• 240 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for batter)
• 120 g granulated sugar
• 80 g brown sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature or melted)
• 80 ml oil
• 2 eggs (plus 1 egg white)
• 1.5 tbsp vanilla extract (for batter)
• 80 ml milk
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 110 g fresh blueberries (average of 100-120g; tossed in 1 tsp flour)
• 200 g blueberries (for jam)
• 50 g sugar (for jam)
• 0.5 lime juice (for jam)
• 1.5 tsp cornstarch (for jam)
• 100 g cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1.5 tbsp honey
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for filling)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (cold)
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
• 30 g cold butter (for crumble)
• 40 g flour (for crumble)
• 30 g brown sugar (for crumble)
• salt (a pinch for crumble)
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the jam: Combine 200g blueberries, 50g sugar, lime juice, and 1.5 tsp cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thick and glossy. Cool completely.

2. 2

   Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, honey, egg yolk, 1 tsp cornstarch, heavy cream, and 0.5 tsp vanilla until smooth. Chill for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a piping bag with a round tip.

3. 3

   Prepare the crumble: Mix 30g cold butter, 40g flour, 30g brown sugar, salt, and optional cinnamon until coarse crumbs form. Chill until ready to use.

4. 4

   Prepare the batter: Whisk together wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in the flour-tossed blueberries.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Fill muffin cavities about 3/4 full with batter.

6. 6

   Spoon a thin layer of the cooled blueberry jam onto the batter.

7. 7

   Insert the piping tip into the center of the muffin, squeeze the cheesecake filling while slowly pulling the tip upward to create a hidden center.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the crumble topping over the muffins.

9. 9

   Bake for 20–23 minutes until golden on top and set around the edges. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure the blueberry jam is completely cool before assembly to prevent it from bleeding into the batter. The center of the muffin may appear slightly creamy even when fully baked.

Nutrition per serving

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• breakfast
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