Description
Discover the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping—an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These muffins are soft and moist, bursting with juicy strawberries that create a refreshing taste in every bite. The rich cream cheese filling provides a delectable contrast to the crunchy streusel topping, making them not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Ideal for special occasions like Mother’s Day or casual family gatherings, these muffins will impress your guests and become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 6 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ – 2 ½ teaspoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Make the streusel topping by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Prepare muffin batter by combining dry ingredients separately from wet ingredients, then mix them together without overmixing.
- Fold in diced strawberries, reserving some for topping.
- Mix cream cheese filling ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble muffins: spoon batter into liners, add cream cheese filling, and top with remaining batter.
- Sprinkle streusel topping and reserved strawberries on top before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg