Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins: Easy Indulgence for Home Bakers
Delicious and moist Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins that are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter.
- Try substituting blueberries for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg