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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins You’ll Love

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful blend of flavors that elevate breakfast to a special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used for lower glycemic index.
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar Can replace with granulated sugar.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Use fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted if avoiding sodium.
  • 1 large Egg Or substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil Can swap with melted coconut oil or butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Opt for pure extract.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Plain yogurt can be used as well.
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Can use frozen strawberries.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Mascarpone can be a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can be omitted if needed.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can substitute with vegan butter.
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Use the same type as in the muffins.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Light brown sugar can be used.
  • a pinch Salt Can be omitted for sodium-free.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping by whisking together flour, sugar, and salt, then mixing in melted butter until crumbly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and yogurt until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and add diced strawberries.
  5. Make Cream Cheese Filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Assemble Muffins by preheating the oven, lining a muffin tin, filling with batter, adding cream cheese filling, and topping with streusel.
  7. Bake muffins at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F for another 15-20 minutes.
  8. Cool muffins in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins bring a burst of flavor and can be customizable with different fruits or fillings.

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