Description
Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the smooth richness of cream cheese in a soft, moist muffin perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (270 g)
- 1 cup sugar (196 g)
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5–8 medium strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) 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 evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the whole milk, cream cheese, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth without lumps.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which helps keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them up too much.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop the batter into the paper-lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are done.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve the muffins warm to enjoy the best texture and the delightful blend of strawberries and cream cheese in each bite.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for optimal flavor and sweetness.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry muffins, Cream cheese muffins, Breakfast muffins, Easy muffin recipe, Homemade muffins
