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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold the chopped cranberries into the batter using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. This will be the surprise filling.
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.
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.
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.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Cranberry Surprise Muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 765 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 2665 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 455.5 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 473 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1057 mg | 22% | |
*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.
