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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins That Will Brighten Your Day

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or light brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream as a substitute
For the Filling
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries or thawed frozen strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for extra depth
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gently add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold in 1 cup of diced fresh strawberries into the muffin batter.
  6. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Blend 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
  7. Assemble Muffins: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup one-third full with muffin batter. Add cream cheese filling, then cover with more batter.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 5 minutes, then lower to 350°F and bake for an additional 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use muffin liners or grease the pan to prevent sticking. Optionally drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze before serving.

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