Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping, a perfect blend of moist muffin goodness bursting with fresh strawberries and a rich cream cheese filling. These muffins are not only easy to whip up but also boast an irresistible sweet streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, they make every moment special with their beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavor. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or served at a gathering, these muffins will surely impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 6 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugars, and salt for streusel topping; add melted butter until coarse crumbs form.
- In another bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients: egg, granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until pale yellow.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently; add diced strawberries.
- For the cream cheese filling, blend softened cream cheese with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
- In muffin cups: layer muffin batter, followed by cream cheese mixture, then cover with more batter.
- Top each muffin with streusel crumbs and reserved strawberries before baking for about 22-25 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Allow cooling before drizzling glaze made of powdered sugar and milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg