Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins, a treat that combines fluffy texture with the sweet, tangy flavor of fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese. These muffins feature a buttery crumb topping that adds an appealing crunch, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying snack. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

Scale

4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
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)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Toss diced strawberries with flour and fold into the batter.
Spoon batter into muffin cups halfway full; add about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in each cup and top with remaining batter.
Sprinkle crumb topping made from flour, sugar, and melted butter over each muffin.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown; cool before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results. Coat strawberries in flour to prevent sinking during baking. Experiment by adding chocolate chips or nuts for variation.