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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Delight in these moist Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened; or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond/oat milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries diced and thawed if frozen
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened; or ricotta/non-dairy cream cheese
For Toppings (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for crunch
  • 1 cup extra diced strawberries or streusel topping for added texture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix together butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until no flour is visible.
  6. Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups and add cream cheese filling, swirling gently.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool muffins in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness. Optional toppings can enhance sweetness and texture.

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