Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Add paper liners to muffin pan.

Step 3

Add egg whites, water, oil, cake mix, and vanilla extract to a stand mixer bowl and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Then increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined.

Step 4

Add dried cherries and flour to a small bowl and toss to coat. Then stir the dried cherries into the batter. Fill each of the cups of the muffin pan with the batter until about ⅔ full. It will expand during the baking process.

Step 5

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of a muffin.

Step 6

Remove the muffins from the oven and press dried cherries on the top of the muffins while they are still hot. Let the muffins cool for around 10 minutes before removing them from the muffin pan. Wait till the muffins are completely cooled before serving. Enjoy!