Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins

By á-8595

These scrumptious Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins are a great way to start your day. The combination of cream cheese and tart raspberries is amazing!

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen; can also substitute other berries)
• Zest of one lemon

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from 12tomatoes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Mix the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl, then beat with a mixer on high speed until well-blended.

Add the sugar to the mixing bowl and beat until fluffy; then, add the vanilla, egg whites, and egg and beat well.

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then, gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the cream cheese mixture while beating on low speed. Make sure to start and end with the flour mixture.

Gently fold the raspberries and lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture.

Place 24 cup liners in muffin cups, then spoon the batter evenly into the liners. Bake them for about 25 minutes, and test them with a toothpick in the center to make sure it comes out clean. (If not, let them bake for a few more minutes.)

Enjoy!