Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and juicy strawberries, creating a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These muffins boast a soft and moist texture, with a luscious cream cheese filling that elevates their flavor profile. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they can be prepared in under an hour and are sure to impress both family and friends. Customize them by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist. Serve them warm or chilled, dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Fold in chopped strawberries into the batter carefully.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and fluffy.
Feel free to substitute strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg