Description
Deliciously moist and fluffy Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins featuring a sweet blend of fresh strawberries and creamy, tangy cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine the richness of cream cheese with the freshness of ripe strawberries for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (270 g)
- 1 cup sugar (196 g)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- 5–8 medium strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the whole milk, cream cheese, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth to create a creamy mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently mixing until just combined to maintain a tender muffin texture without overmixing.
- Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold in the chopped strawberries, distributing them evenly without crushing to keep the fruity bursts intact.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Scoop the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising without overflow.
- Bake Muffins: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the muffins are fully cooked.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins remain tender and fluffy.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a lower-fat option if desired, but it may affect the richness.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Check muffin doneness early at 25 minutes as oven temperatures can vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, berry muffins, creamy muffins
