Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe strawberries and rich, creamy filling, making them the perfect addition to breakfast or as a tempting snack. These easy-to-make muffins are moist, flavorful, and sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them warm from the oven or save some for later to indulge in their deliciousness throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Fresh strawberries (chopped)
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped fresh strawberries carefully.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- If you prefer a healthier option, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg