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Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Muffins with Fresh Strawberries

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Start your day on a delicious note with these Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Muffins featuring fresh strawberries. Bursting with flavor, the soft and fluffy muffins are filled with a rich cream cheese center, making for an irresistible combination that everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast option or a standout treat for brunch gatherings, these muffins are easy to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy them warm, paired with fresh fruit or drizzled with honey for an extra touch of sweetness.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 tbsp flour (for tossing strawberries)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for crumb topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
  3. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
  6. Toss strawberries in flour and fold into the batter.
  7. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add cream cheese filling, then top with remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown; cool before serving.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg