Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

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If you love moist, bakery-style muffins with a creamy surprise inside, these Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins will be your new favorite treat! Made with fresh strawberries, a tangy-sweet cream cheese filling, and a buttery crumb topping, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

✔️ Soft & Moist Texture – Thanks to buttermilk and fresh strawberries.
✔️ Delicious Cream Cheese Center – A creamy surprise in every bite!
✔️ Perfectly Sweet & Tangy – A balance of flavors with a hint of vanilla.
✔️ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and no mixer required.
✔️ Great for Any Occasion – Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients (Makes 12 Muffins)

For the Muffins:

  • 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 120ml (½ cup) buttermilk
  • 120ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g (1 cup) diced fresh strawberries

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 115g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Crumb Topping:

  • 50g (¼ cup) brown sugar
  • 30g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
  • 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted

How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Step 1: Make the Muffin Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.

Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Make the Crumb Topping

  1. Combine brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Stir until crumbly.

Step 4: Assemble the Muffins

  1. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
  2. Add 1 tsp of cream cheese filling in the center.
  3. Top with the remaining batter and sprinkle with crumb topping.

Step 5: Bake the Muffins

  1. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutritional Information (Per Muffin)

  • Calories: ~250 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sugar: 18g

Tips for the Best Muffins

✅ Use Fresh Strawberries – They add natural sweetness and moisture.
✅ Don’t Overmix – Overmixing leads to dense muffins.
✅ Room Temperature Ingredients – Ensures even mixing.
✅ Let Them Cool – Cream cheese filling sets as it cools.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

🥣 Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
❄️ Freezer: Freeze in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.