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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins to Brighten Your Brunch

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are a delicious and moist treat perfect for any brunch occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened or mascarpone
  • 1 to 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, sliced can substitute with other berries
Serving Suggestions
  • optional whipped cream for topping

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the softened cream cheese until you achieve a marbled effect.
  5. Carefully combine the wet and dry mixtures and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sliced strawberries gently.
  7. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are customizable; feel free to swap out the strawberries for different berries or add spices.

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