Ingredients:

  • 260g all-purpose flour
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 120ml vegetable oil
  • 120ml sour cream
  • 60ml milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 225g mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
  • 225g full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Whisk 225g softened cream cheese with 50g of the sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  3. Set the filling aside at room temperature while you prep the batter.
  4. Whisk 260g flour, 200g sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt in a large bowl.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1 egg, 120ml oil, 120ml sour cream, 60ml milk, and 2 tsp vanilla.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in 225g mixed berries.
  8. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin liner.
  9. Add 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of that batter.
  10. Top with the remaining batter until the liners are nearly full.
  11. Bake at 220°C for 5 minutes, then without opening the door, drop the temp to 175°C.
  12. Continue baking for 15 minutes until the tops are golden and spring back when touched.