Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Muffin Base
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1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup (120ml) buttermilk or whole milk
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1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking.
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In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside for filling the muffins later.
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In one bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk until well blended.
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Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Then carefully fold in your diced fresh strawberries.
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Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a generous spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with remaining batter.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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These muffins combine the perfect balance of sweet strawberries with tangy cream cheese in a moist, tender crumb
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Great for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea