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A tray of golden strawberry cream cheese muffins with fresh berries and a creamy center.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth; set aside for the filling.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate container, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until emulsified.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Gently fold the diced strawberries into the batter.
  • Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of batter into each prepared muffin cup.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling to the center of each cup.
  • Distribute the remaining batter over the cream cheese filling to seal the centers.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden and spring back when touched.
  • Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.