Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect way to start (or end) your day! Delicately moist and bursting with flavor, these muffins are topped with a refreshingly tart lemon glaze that’s bound to make your mouth water.
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
For the longest time I’ve enjoyed a break in the afternoon. It’s typically when I am TOTALLY run down from the events of the day and I need a quick rest before pressing on. My Nana used to take what she called “power naps” around two o’clock every day. They lasted anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes and she woke up completely refreshed and ready to roll. She also had more energy than most 20 year-olds. I frequently wish I had the energy that my Nana and Mom had. But I don’t. So I make do 🙂
While I’m totally incapable of falling asleep and then promptly waking up 10 minutes later, I can enjoy a quick “power rest”, a quick 10 minute break that gives me the energy and motivation to finish the day strong: helping with homework, getting dinner on the table, tidying up the house…all with a smile on my face. Whether I watch TV and zone, or turn on some music and read a magazine, these 10 minutes are kinda crucial for my sanity. Kinda, as in, 100% necessary.
I’ve learned to make the most of my 10 minutes and it often starts with an iced mocha. I like to complete my coffee shop experience with a bakery style treat like these Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins.
I mean, how can you not feel special when your afternoon has a little bit of this goodness happening? Am I right?
I do it up right; colorful straws, whipped cream, some chocolate sprinkles…you get the idea. I go for a “better than” coffee shop experience. And I’ve nailed it today.
These muffins, in a word: GLORIOUS, and a big part of the reasoning I’m smiling during my power rest today. Packed to the brim with fresh blueberries and loaded with lemon flavor, these muffins are hard to resist. I topped them with a mouthwatering tart lemon glaze that is the perfect complement to the sweet blueberry muffin.
I used a full pint of blueberries to ensure they were loaded with goodness. My secret weapon? Cream cheese. I swear by this stuff. It makes EVERYTHING better – even muffins!
Perfectly light and airy and yet delicately moist, they are truly hard to resist.
So that’s how I’m spending my 10 minutes of freedom today – how about you?
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How To Make Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Lemon Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla and continue beating until combined.
- Add milk and eggs and beat until well blended.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- Gradually add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Scoop the batter into muffin tins until about ¾ full.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until just starting to turn golden brown.
- Let cool slightly.
Lemon Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add additional powdered sugar to thicken or additional lemon juice to thin.
- Drizzle over the top of muffins.
Fiore says
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins looks delicious, thanks for the recipe Trish. I’m going to try at home for this summer vacation, bet kids will love it.
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
These are completely gorgeous, Trish!! I would eat them uppp.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Mandy!!
Josie - Eat Thrive Glow says
Love blueberry muffins, these look scrumptious! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Josie!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
These muffins look dreamy!! Better than any bakery I know! I love power rest too!! At 3:30 every day I have to take a break for a few minutes or I will drop by 6:30 from all the running around. That ice coffee would be the perfect rest companion. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The iced coffee is a MUST for me. Otherwise I’d be a wreck! Thanks for stopping by Cyndi!!
Julia says
Those look like my kind of muffins. The cream cheese probably makes this so soft and flavorful.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It sure does Julia! These muffins never last long 🙂
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
Lemon and blueberry is such an awesome combination!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I totally agree Lauren and just perfect for muffins! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Christina says
Thanks for the recipe. They look great. These will be perfect to use up the blueberries I bought.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely Christina! Have a great weekend!
Sheryl @Lady Behind the Curtain says
I’m always on the lookout for new muffin recipes! I can’t wait to try this 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Let me know what you think when you give them a try Sheryl – we LOVE them!
Shanna @ pineapple and coconut says
It really doesn’t get better than lemon blueberry muffins. I just got some gorgeous blueberries and lemons from the farmers market. If my kids don’t eat all of the blueberries first we are making these muffins this weekend!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds like the perfect plan to me Shanna!
Sara says
Your pictures are awesome, I love those muffin papers! I love a good blueberry muffin and this looks like a great one to try
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so sweet Sara – thank you!
Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer says
These look fantastic! Looking to make some muffins this weekend for the upcoming work week etc… Always great to have these delicious treats on hand.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely give these a try Kaitie! They are super easy and just delicious 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
These muffins are seriously straight out of a bakery. They are beyond perfect!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are the sweetest Jocelyn! Thank you girl!
Mir says
I have this glorious 20-minute window between when I get home from work and my kids get home from school. It’s my snack time with Netflix on the side! I need that 20 minutes. Your nana probably had all that energy from those power naps. Power naps are amazing.
So are these muffins! They look seriously perfect. A great candidate for my 20-minute me time!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These are fantastic Trish!! OMG.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awww, thanks Dorothy!
Liz says
Thank you Trish for the nice recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Liz! Have a great weekend!