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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Irresistibly Soft Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are tender, fluffy, and filled with a creamy center, making them a perfect breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cold, cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Gently stir in egg and milk until just combined, then fold in chopped strawberries.
  5. Fill muffin tin halfway with batter, add cream cheese filling, and top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown, then cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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