Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites (Print View)

Delicate mini muffins filled with juicy raspberries and smooth cream cheese in every bite.

# Components:

→ Muffin Batter

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries

→ Cream Cheese Filling

11 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in fresh raspberries to prevent them from breaking apart.
06 - Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
07 - Spoon muffin batter into each cup until about two-thirds full. Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture at the center of each muffin. Swirl gently with a toothpick or leave as a pocket.
08 - Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until muffin tops spring back lightly and edges turn golden brown.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Imagine sneaking a bakery treat straight from your own oven—you'll be secretly delighted with how simple these are.
  • That creamy cheesecake center practically guarantees everyone will reach for seconds.
02 -
  • If you overmix the batter, the muffins turn out dense instead of light and cake-like.
  • Lining the tins not only makes cleanup easier, but keeps the cream cheese from sticking—worth the few extra seconds.
03 -
  • If you chill the cream cheese filling before baking, it holds its shape better and stays creamy.
  • A toothpick swirl not only looks inviting but ensures every bite gets a bit of filling.
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