WOW indeed!! π€©π These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are pure bakery-style perfection!
π Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Soft, fluffy muffins bursting with fresh strawberries and a creamy cheesecake center β every bite is dreamy!
π§Ύ Ingredients
π§ Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ΒΎ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Β½ tsp baking soda
- ΒΌ tsp salt
- Β½ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 2 eggs
- Β½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ΒΌ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1Β½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
π€ Cream Cheese Filling
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ΒΌ cup sugar
- Β½ tsp vanilla
β¨ Optional Topping
- Turbinado sugar (for crunch)
- Extra strawberry pieces
π©βπ³ How to Make Them
1οΈβ£ Prep
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2οΈβ£ Cream Cheese Center
Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
3οΈβ£ Muffin Batter
- Whisk dry ingredients together.
- In another bowl, mix butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in strawberries (donβt overmix!).
4οΈβ£ Fill & Layer
- Add 1 tablespoon batter into each liner.
- Add 1 teaspoon cream cheese filling.
- Cover with more batter until ΒΎ full.
- Sprinkle tops with sugar if desired.
5οΈβ£ Bake
Bake 18β22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean (avoid the cream center).
6οΈβ£ Cool
Let cool 10 minutes before serving β the centers stay creamy!
π‘ Pro Tips
- Toss strawberries in 1 tablespoon flour before adding to prevent sinking.
- Chill the cream cheese filling 10 minutes for easier spooning.
- Best enjoyed slightly warm!
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