Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins combine the rich texture of cheesecake with the fruity sweetness of ripe strawberries. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Spoon about two-thirds of the muffin batter into each muffin cup, then add a tablespoon of the cheesecake filling. Top with a bit more batter, leaving space at the top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Ensure the leavening agents are fresh for the best rise.
- For a richer flavor, try adding strawberry extract to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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