Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins, where fresh strawberries meet a rich cheesecake swirl. These soft, fluffy muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, promising to brighten any day. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will have your friends and family reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can substitute 1/4 cup with brown sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in diced strawberries gently.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top, and cover with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg