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Freshly baked strawberry cream cheese muffins topped with strawberries

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Indulge in these easy-to-make Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins, featuring fresh strawberries and a creamy, tangy filling—perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk (substitute: non-dairy yogurt for vegan)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries (macro: about 200g)
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (substitute: vegan cream cheese or mashed silken tofu)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional—adds brightness)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth. Transfer to a small piping bag or a zip-top bag.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, yogurt (or buttermilk), and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture with minimal stirring.
  6. Gently fold in diced strawberries, taking care if using frozen.
  7. Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin liner, pipe ~1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into the center, then top with another 2 tablespoons of batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick in the cake portion comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Allow at least 10 minutes for the filling to set before serving.

Notes

For better results, macerate strawberries in sugar for 10 minutes before use. Use an electric mixer for easier batter mixing.