Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, cranberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture. Fold in the berry mixture.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.