Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Deliciously fluffy Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins filled with sweet strawberries and a creamy surprise, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the backbone of the muffin.
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Provides rise for fluffy muffins.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and balances tartness.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Milk Ensures muffins are moist.
- 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients together.
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (Chopped) Provides flavor and color.
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Softened) Decadent filling for the muffins.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, pour in the whole milk and break in the eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- For the cream cheese filling, stir together softened cream cheese with a little sugar until smooth.
Baking
- Spoon half the muffin batter into each liner, add a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center, and cover with remaining batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain to avoid excess moisture. Watch for overbaking to prevent dry muffins.