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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins


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  • Author: Natalie Brooks
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious strawberry muffins filled with cream cheese, topped with a crumb mixture.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until completely smooth and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not over-mix.
  6. Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour to coat evenly.
  7. Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
  8. In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour and granulated sugar for the crumb topping. Stir in melted butter until a crumbly texture forms.
  9. Spoon muffin batter into each prepared cup, filling about halfway. Place approximately 1 teaspoon cream cheese filling into the center of each. Cover with remaining batter.
  10. Sprinkle crumb topping generously over each portion of batter.
  11. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion (avoiding the filling) emerges clean.
  12. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool fully before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • Do not over-mix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Strawberries can be substituted with other fruits if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Bakery
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg