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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat combining moist, fluffy muffins with a creamy cream cheese center and fresh strawberries, topped with a sweet crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, they blend the tartness of strawberries with a rich, smooth filling for a truly delicious experience.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Filling

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

Muffin Batter

  • 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)

Crumb Topping

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, one egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Set this mixture aside for later use as the filling.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
  5. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently using a spatula or spoon until just combined, being careful not to over-mix to keep the muffins tender.
  6. Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced fresh strawberries (1 1/4 cups) with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. This helps prevent strawberries from sinking to the bottom during baking.
  7. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the coated strawberries into the batter to distribute them evenly without breaking them down too much.
  8. Make Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Add 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and stir until the mixture forms crumbly bits.
  9. Assemble Muffins: Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling about halfway. Drop approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each cup. Cover the filling with more batter until the cups are about three-quarters full.
  10. Top with Crumb: Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each filled muffin cup to create a crispy sweet top.
  11. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion (avoiding the filling) comes out clean.
  12. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess and allows the crumb topping to set before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to achieve a smooth filling.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter to avoid tough muffins; mix until just combined.
  • Tossing strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking in the batter.
  • The cream cheese filling can be varied by adding a pinch of lemon zest for extra flavor.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and milk with suitable alternatives.
  • Ensure muffins have cooled completely before serving to allow the filling to set properly.

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