15 Heavenly Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins That Will Wow Everyone
Sweet and moist strawberry cream cheese muffins with a creamy center and optional crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Make the muffin batter by creaming butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and milk. Fold in dry ingredients, then gently stir in strawberries.
- Mix the cream cheese filling by combining cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer the muffins by scooping half the batter into lined muffin tins, adding a spoonful of cream cheese filling, then topping with remaining batter. Swirl lightly.
- Add crumb topping by mixing flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over each muffin.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until lightly golden and set. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best results.
- Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream.
- Crumb topping is optional but adds texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg