These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! A delicious cream cheese filling adds a rich, creamy texture that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat, these muffins are easy to make and bakery-worthy! 🍓🧁✨

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, diced

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease well.

Step 2: Make the Muffin Batter

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
5. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
6. Stir in buttermilk, then gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
7. Gently fold in strawberries.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

8. In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble the Muffins

9. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
10. Add 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture to the center of each.
11. Top with more muffin batter, filling cups ¾ full.

Step 5: Bake the Muffins

12. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
13. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

14. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar!

Notes

• Want extra crunch? Add a streusel topping with brown sugar and butter.
• Make them healthier: Swap ½ cup of flour for whole wheat flour.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Why This Recipe Works

The juicy strawberries add freshness, while the tangy cream cheese filling gives a rich, velvety contrast. The soft, buttery muffin base ties everything together for a bakery-style treat!

Conclusion

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect combination of fruity, creamy, and sweet! Whether for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, they’re guaranteed to be a hit. Try them today and enjoy a bite of homemade goodness! 🍓🧁✨