Cream Cheese Cranberry Muffins

Cranberries are native to North America and were used by Native Americans for their medicinal properties before becoming a popular ingredient in various dishes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Cream Cheese Cranberry Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.