Description
These delicious muffins are a perfect blend of fresh strawberries and creamy cheese, making them an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare the oven and muffin tin by preheating to 375°F and lining the tin with paper liners or coating with non-stick spray.
- Craft the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients: beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Bring it all together by gently stirring the wet mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add strawberries by tossing them with flour and folding them into the batter.
- Create the crumb topping by mixing flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Assemble the muffins by filling cups halfway with batter, adding cream cheese, topping with more batter, and sprinkling crumb topping.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, cool in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
You can customize the muffins with different fruits or nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal per muffin
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Protein: 4 g