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Healthy Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Healthy Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Soft, bakery-style strawberry muffins swirled with lightly sweetened cream cheese. Made with fresh strawberries and simple ingredients for a lighter but indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries fresh or frozen, diced (thawed if frozen)
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for cream cheese swirl
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for cream cheese swirl
  • 1–2 tbsp coarse sugar optional topping
  • 1/2 cup extra diced strawberries optional topping
  • 1/2 cup streusel topping optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line or grease a muffin tin. Dice strawberries and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter. Spoon cream cheese mixture on top and lightly swirl with a toothpick.
  7. Add optional toppings if desired.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra moisture, avoid overmixing the batter. Muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.