Description
Soft and flavorful Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with a creamy center and buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Streusel Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients for batter; combine wet ingredients separately, then fold together. Gently fold in strawberries.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add cream cheese filling, then cover with remaining batter.
- Mix streusel ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle on top.
- Bake 22-25 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs and milk for tender muffins.
- Thaw frozen strawberries and pat dry.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins