Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins Recipe
These Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins are the perfect combination of fluffy, tender strawberry muffins and a rich cream cheese cheesecake filling. They offer a delightful contrast of flavors, making them a delicious treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside. - Prepare the Muffins:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries. - Assemble the Muffins:
Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, just enough to cover the bottom. Then add a spoonful of the cheesecake filling on top of the batter. Top with more muffin batter until the cups are filled almost to the top. - Bake the Muffins:
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. - Serve:
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the creamy cheesecake center with the fluffy strawberry muffin.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries, but fresh strawberries will provide the best texture and flavor.
- If you’d like, sprinkle some sugar on top of the muffins before baking for a slight crunch.
