“BLUEBERRIES AS BIG AS THE END OF YOUR THUMB, REAL SKY-BLUE, AND HEAVY, AND READY TO DRUM IN THE CAVERNOUS PAIL OF THE FIRST ONE TO COME!” Robert Frost
I have been patiently awaiting the arrival of great summer berries. BLUEBERRIES are one of my favorites to bake with. I particularly like this version of blueberry muffin, slightly sweetened with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves!
And though these are bursting with berries…..I usually like to press a couple of blueberries on the very top before baking because I like having some of the berries remain whole.
Cream cheese and buttermilk keep these moist! And I toss a bit of sprinkling sugar on the top before baking, also. But these are not overly sweet. Here’s what you need:
Yields: 16 muffins
Level of Difficulty: easy
BLUEBERRY SPICE MUFFINS:
- 2 cups of all purpose flour (and about 1 Tablespoon for dusting over the blueberries)
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 Tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 1 (8oz) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup of butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
- additional sprinkling sugar for the tops
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line your standard muffin pan with cupcake papers or spray the inside of the pan with cooking spray if you choose not to use the papers. This recipe will make about 16 muffins.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set this aside. In a small bowl, toss your blueberries with 1 Tablespoon flour to coat.
With your electric mixer on high speed, cream the butter and the cream cheese together until it is smooth. Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla and almond extracts and beat to combine. Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture and stir until it is just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries. Scoop the batter into the muffin cups. They should be about 3/4 full. Stud with 2 or 3 extra blueberries each, if desired, and sprinkle with desired amount of sugar.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes; or until the muffins spring back when touched. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from the Food Network
My first thought was – how did you get the berries on top to look like this and there you go, you answered my question in the post.
These muffins are gorgeous! So proud of their beauty! Thank you for all the tips on making these, Anne. xoxo
Thanks Anna….and I love your iced chocolate milk! A great way to make ice cream without the messy machine! : )
What beautifuly stunning muffins – soft, juicy and delicious
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks Uru….and some beautifully stunning peanut butter fudge on your site! : )
This is nothing but torture this early in the morning. Your description as well as the photos do have my mouth watering. If these were in a bakery, I would surely buy them-yum! Delicious post.
Thanks Tina…and with your wonderful Spa Muffins…..we should set up shop! : )
I told the Mr. I was going to make blueberry jam the next time I bought some. Hmmm, maybe not. I think I’d rather make these oh so cute muffins. Love that you used cream cheese in them, and eating just one my dear is going to be the ultimate challenge.
Thanks Sandra….but I am still sitting here daydreaming about your beautiful vanilla saffron shortbread! Lovely! : )
Oh yes, summer blueberries are here! I love the spices you added here Anne. They look wonderful!
Thanks Cassie…and great summer veggies are here, too! Like all the good stuff found in your balsamic Greek veggie bowls! : )
They look incredibly delicious! Even the paper liners are so pretty!
Thanks Angie….and such beautiful olive bread! : )
Mmmm…. blueberries!! I have a big carton from Costco and I love that they are in season!
Looks fantastic Anne!! 
Thanks Ramona! I need to get back to costco soon! Loved the jalapeno popper/grilled cheese combo! : )
These muffins look so pretty, cheerful and yummy!
It’s winter now at Australia and how I wish that the blueberry season will arrive soon.
Thanks Zoe! But I bet pears are in season for you now….and that Pear Pinwheel cake you made is just GORGEOUS! : )
These look fantastic. I loved blueberries in baked goods!
Thanks Anita! And your watermelon martini looks fantastic, too! : )
Oh My Goodness!!! These look fantastic! Talk about jumbo berries! You’ve done a very good job!
Thanks Maureen! Oh…and your stuffed macadamia nut chicken breasts are still haunting me!!!! : )
These muffins look so bright and delicious!
Thanks…and your olive oil ice cream….so unique! : )
I think blueberries muffins are one of my favorite treats of all time. And I always love a new recipe – this one looks fabulous! I love your pretty double cupcake papers too.
Thanks Chris! And those chocolate meringue cookies look insanely good! : )
My mouth IMMEDIATELY began watering as soon as I saw that photo.
Thanks so much! And I enjoyed your post on roasted chestnuts! I could almost smell them!
: )
These muffins are the perfect blueberry muffin! I love the use of the cream cheese and buttermilk, not just for the moisture, but the flavor! YUM! Your blueberries look like the ones I bough a couple of days ago – “as big as the end of your thumb.” I’m eating them like candy!
Thanks MJ! And I love your orange ginger chicken salad! Such a cool and easy summertime recipe! : )
Yes, please! Blueberry is my favorite kind. Love the mix of spices, Anne!
Thanks Anuradha! And I loved learning how to make pita in your recent Bread 101 series! : )
I love blueberry muffins! Always a fave! I love the spice mixture you added too!
Thanks Stephanie! And I love your creative sandwich kabobs! How cute! : )
The spice is so creative!
Thanks Tiffany….and I loved your ‘portable’ asparagus and tomato tarts! : )
Love the Frost quote! What beautiful muffins Anne – full of colour and delight. Your spicing is enchanting; I can smell these lovelies from here!
Thanks Kelly….and your orange maple spare ribs are AMAZING. My fingers got sticky just looking at them! : )
Gorgeous muffins! Love all the spices you added Anne! Wish I had one or two right now
Thanks Meghan and welcome back! Loved your boozy little Margarita cookies! : )
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Oh Yum!! I love the cream cheese addition to the batter. I have been looking for a place to find farm fresh Blueberries this year. These muffins will be on my list for sure once the berries are in hand!
These look like the perfect blueberry muffin, Anne. The addition of cream cheese to the batter sounds like the perfect accompaniment to the sweet blueberries. I love the sprinkle of sugar on top to give it some texture and sparkle. Yum.
I love blueberries, your muffins look just scrumptious!