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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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4.7 from 126 reviews
  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins combine tender, fluffy muffin texture with a luscious cream cheese filling and a sweet crumb topping. Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack. The combination of cream cheese and fresh fruit makes them moist and flavorful, while the crumb topping adds a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing strawberries)

Crumb Topping

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Set aside for use later.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the 2 large eggs with the milk, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended and slightly frothy.
  5. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender.
  6. Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced fresh strawberries in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to coat them evenly. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking.
  7. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the floured strawberries into the muffin batter with a spatula, distributing them evenly but carefully to keep the batter airy.
  8. Make Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/3 cup flour and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Add the melted unsalted butter and stir until a crumbly texture forms.
  9. Assemble Muffins: Spoon the muffin batter into each prepared muffin cup, filling them about halfway. Drop about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin cup. Cover the cream cheese filling with the remaining batter.
  10. Top with Crumb: Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the top of each muffin.
  11. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
  12. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess from steam and helps maintain texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not over-mix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Be careful not to pierce the cream cheese filling when testing doneness with a toothpick.
  • The crumb topping adds a delicious crunch but can be omitted for a simpler muffin.
  • These muffins store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • They can also be frozen individually and reheated gently in the microwave or toaster oven.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, crumb topping muffins, easy muffin recipe

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