Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping, a perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess that elevates your breakfast or snack time. These muffins are a burst of flavor, filled with fresh strawberries and a luscious cream cheese center, crowned with a crunchy streusel topping for that irresistible texture. Whether for a festive brunch, a cozy morning treat, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to impress anyone at your table. Easy to make yet incredibly satisfying, they cater to bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature; either way, they promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
- 6 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- Powdered sugar for streusel topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt for the streusel topping; add melted butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt for the muffin batter.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and granulated sugar until blended; add Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until combined; gently stir in strawberries.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese with sugar and cornstarch until smooth.
- Assemble muffins by layering batter and cream cheese filling in each liner before topping with streusel crumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg