Description
Delight in these Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins topped with a crunchy streusel crumb and drizzled with a sweet glaze. This recipe combines tender, moist muffins bursting with fresh strawberries and a luscious cream cheese filling, making it a perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Streusel Crumb Topping
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Strawberry Muffins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
Cream Cheese Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 teaspoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted unsalted butter and use a fork or your fingers to mix until coarse crumbs form. Set aside for topping later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder for the muffin base to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth and fully combined, creating a moist batter base.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and corn starch together until smooth and creamy. Set aside for piping into the muffins.
- Combine Batter and Strawberries: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then carefully fold in the diced fresh strawberries to evenly distribute them without crushing.
- Assemble Muffins: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with more batter until each cup is about two-thirds full.
- Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle the prepared streusel crumb topping evenly over each muffin to create a crunchy and sweet crust.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: While the muffins bake, whisk the powdered sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons of milk or cream, adding more liquid as needed to reach a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins before serving to add an extra layer of sweetness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the muffin batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth filling and easy piping.
- Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more or less milk or cream depending on desired thickness.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate to keep fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry muffins, cream cheese filling, streusel muffins, breakfast muffins, glazed muffins, homemade muffins
