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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Crunchy Topping

Delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins, an easy breakfast treat blending juicy strawberries with a creamy surprise.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour feel free to use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar try brown sugar for a richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder do not substitute with baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt just a pinch will do
  • 1 large Egg replace with a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil melted butter is a great alternative
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt you can swap with sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract works well too
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese opt for low-fat cream cheese for a lighter choice
  • 1.5 cups Diced Fresh Strawberries frozen can be used if thawed and chopped
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.33 cup Butter melted butter is a standard choice
  • 0.5 cup Additional Strawberries optional for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin Tin
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle in 1/4 cup of melted butter, mixing until crumbly.
  2. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. Gently add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon, and fold in 1 1/2 cups of diced fresh strawberries.
  5. In a small bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
  6. Line a muffin tin with paper liners, spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each cup, add cream cheese filling, then cover with more muffin batter and sprinkle with streusel.
  7. Preheat your oven to 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing your batter and ensure proper cream cheese placement to prevent overflow during baking. For best results, use fresh strawberries.

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