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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, fluffy muffins bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and creamy cheese swirls. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these moist and tender muffins combine juicy strawberries with velvety cream cheese for a luscious treat that’s both easy to make and delightfully flavorful.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Fresh Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside for the creamy swirl inside the muffins.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ½ cup sugar, and salt to create the muffin base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and milk until well incorporated for moisture and richness.
  4. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold diced fresh strawberries into the wet ingredients, ensuring even coating and distribution.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain light, tender muffins.
  6. Assemble the Muffins: Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese filling on top, then cover with remaining batter nearly to the top of each cup.
  7. Bake until Golden: Bake muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden brown.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for easier mixing and better muffin texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir only until ingredients come together to avoid dense muffins.
  • Coat diced strawberries lightly with flour before folding into the batter to prevent sinking.
  • Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor and texture; if using frozen, thaw and drain well.
  • Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking temperature to ensure perfect rise and doneness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: strawberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, moist muffins, berry muffins, baked goods

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