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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

These muffins are tender and moist with a tender crumb, studded generously with fresh strawberries and topped with a hint of creamy frosting. The baking process creates a lightly domed, golden crust with a slightly crisp edge contrasting the soft interior, making them visually appealing and flavorful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper muffin liners
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures all dry ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula just until combined—be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter, which will look speckled and slightly thick.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about two-thirds full for a nice domed top.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the muffins cool slightly on a wire rack, whip the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the muffins are just warm or cooled to your liking, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting generously over the tops.
  10. Serve these muffins slightly warm or at room temperature, enjoying their tender crumb and burst of strawberry flavor with every bite.

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with a small strawberry slice on top of each muffin before serving. Make sure not to overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy. Refrigerate leftovers and enjoy within 2 days for best freshness.