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Classic Bakery-Style Peach Muffins with Cream Cheese Streusel Recipe

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These Classic Bakery-Style Peach Muffins feature juicy fresh peaches and a rich cream cheese streusel topping, delivering a tender, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or snack time.

Ingredients

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Muffins

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 2 medium) fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or thawed frozen peaches, drained)

Cream Cheese Streusel

  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (70g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add flour, brown sugar, cold cubed butter, and cinnamon. Use a mixer or pastry cutter to combine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate while making the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold Wet into Dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula. Do not overmix; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  6. Add Peaches: Gently fold in diced peaches, distributing evenly but keeping batter light.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full. Generously sprinkle cream cheese streusel topping over each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere.
  8. Bake: Place in oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

    Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/classic-bakery-style-peach-muffins-with-cream-cheese-streusel-recipe/