Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Experience a delightful burst of flavor with these Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins. Each fluffy muffin is filled with sweet, juicy strawberries and a rich cream cheese center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings, they combine simple ingredients to create an irresistible treat that’s both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups until two-thirds full.
- Mix softened cream cheese with a little sugar (optional) and drop dollops onto each muffin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in lemon zest or spices like cinnamon. To customize, swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.