Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping. These moist and flavorful muffins are packed with juicy strawberries and a creamy filling, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The buttery streusel topping adds a satisfying crunch, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these muffins will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
- 6 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ – 2 ½ teaspoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In one bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, salt, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: egg, Greek yogurt, melted butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; gently mix in the strawberries.
- For the cream cheese filling, blend cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each muffin liner with batter halfway, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter.
- Sprinkle streusel topping over muffins before baking for about 22–25 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Allow cooling briefly before transferring to a rack; drizzle with glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg