Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins, a treat that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the rich creaminess of cream cheese. These fluffy, moist muffins feature a luscious cream cheese filling and a buttery crumb topping, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet moment at home, these muffins are sure to impress with their irresistible taste and texture. Easy to make and versatile enough to customize, they are bound to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing strawberries)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Gently combine wet and dry mixtures without over-mixing.
- Toss diced strawberries with flour to coat before folding them into the batter.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups halfway full; add cream cheese filling and cover with remaining batter.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (77g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg