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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins: Easy & Delicious Recipe

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These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful blend of moist muffin and creamy filling, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat. Bursting with fresh strawberries and a rich cream cheese swirl, they are sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly)
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
  • 8 ounces (one block) softened full-fat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces softened full-fat cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy, then set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup milk (or buttermilk), ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of diced fresh strawberries.
  7. Divide half of the muffin batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about one-third full. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin cup, then top with the remaining muffin batter, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Optionally, swirl the cream cheese into the top layer of batter.
  8. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C) to create domed tops.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification. Toss strawberries with a tablespoon of flour before adding to prevent sinking. Don't skip the initial high-heat bake for perfect muffin tops.

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