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Strawberry and Cream Muffins
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Strawberry and Cream Muffins
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Strawberry and Cream Muffins

A delightful recipe for fluffy strawberry and cream muffins, perfect for a sweet breakfast or dessert. These muffins feature a tender crumb, juicy pockets of fresh strawberries, and a creamy, slightly tangy topping or swirl.
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Freshly baked strawberry and cream muffins
Freshly baked strawberry and cream muffins

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
22m
Cook Time
42m
Total Time
12
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
4g
Protein
35g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Close-up of a muffin with cream swirl
Close-up of a muffin with cream swirl

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (Or 210g)

    1 cups
  • Granulated sugar
    (Plus 2 tablespoons, or 120g)

    1 cup
  • Baking powder

    2 teaspoons
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Large egg

    1
  • Milk (whole or 2%)

    1 cup
  • Vegetable oil
    (Or melted unsalted butter)

    1 cup
  • Vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon
  • Fresh strawberries
    (Diced)

    1 cup
  • Cream cheese
    (Softened)

    4 ounces
  • Powdered sugar
    (For cream cheese topping/swirl)

    1 cup
  • Milk or heavy cream
    (For cream cheese topping/swirl)

    1 tablespoon
Servings: 12
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Muffins cooling on a rack
Muffins cooling on a rack

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly.
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    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly.
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    Properly greasing the tin ensures easy removal if not using liners.
  • 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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    Ensure no lumps remain in the dry ingredients for an even texture.
  • 3

    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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    Make sure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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    Overmixing can lead to tough muffins. Mix just until no dry streaks remain.
  • 5

    Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries into the batter.
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    Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries into the batter.
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    Toss strawberries lightly with a tablespoon of flour before adding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  • 6

    In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk/cream until smooth for the cream cheese swirl/topping.
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    In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk/cream until smooth for the cream cheese swirl/topping.
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    Ensure cream cheese is very soft to prevent lumps.
  • 7

    Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into the batter.
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    Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into the batter.
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    Fill muffin liners about two-thirds full for best dome shape.
  • 8

    Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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    Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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    Baking time may vary depending on your oven; keep an eye on them after 18 minutes.
  • 9

    Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottoms from getting soggy.
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