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Strawberries and Cream Cheese Muffins

These muffins are baked with fresh strawberries and cream cheese folded into the batter, resulting in a moist interior with a slightly crisp golden top. The combination of fruity sweetness and tangy cream cheese creates a tender, fudgy crumb that evokes a summery flavor in each bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped small
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners or non-stick spray
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and cubed cream cheese until evenly distributed throughout the batter, taking care not to overmix.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Place the muffin tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving; the muffins should have a crisp golden top and moist fudgy interior with visible chunks of strawberries and cream cheese.