Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 (8 oz.) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
For the Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray them with non-stick cooking spray.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg and 2 teaspoons lemon zest, mixing until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.
Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the muffin batter.
Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, spreading it to cover the bottom. Add a heaping teaspoon of the cheesecake filling on top of the batter in each cup. Then, divide the remaining muffin batter evenly among the cups, covering the cheesecake layer.
Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, and softened butter. Mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the muffins.
Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more lemon juice; if too thin, add more powdered sugar to achieve the desired consistency.
Glaze the Muffins: Once the muffins are completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.