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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping Recipe

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These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping combine tender muffins packed with fresh strawberries, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a crunchy streusel topping. Finished with a sweet glaze drizzle, they make a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Streusel Crumb Topping

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Muffin Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries (plus 2–3 tablespoons reserved for topping)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Glaze

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and set aside. This recipe yields 9-10 muffins.
  2. Make the streusel topping: In a bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and whisk with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for muffins: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg and granulated sugar until combined. Add Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is pale and yellow.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently by hand until just combined.
  6. Add strawberries: Fold in the diced strawberries, reserving 2-3 tablespoons for topping the muffins later.
  7. Prepare cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, corn starch, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  8. Assemble muffins: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each lined cup. Add a slightly less than full tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each muffin cup. Cover the cream cheese with additional muffin batter to fill cups about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  9. Add streusel topping and strawberries: Generously top each muffin with the streusel crumbs. Add a few reserved strawberry pieces on top and gently press the crumbs so they stick to the batter.
  10. Bake muffins: Place the pan in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
  11. Cool muffins: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare and add glaze: Stir the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon of milk or cream. Gradually add more liquid until the glaze reaches the desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends more easily for the filling.
  • The muffins will keep well in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
  • You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream or buttermilk if desired.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less milk or cream.

Keywords: strawberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, streusel topping, breakfast muffins, berry muffins, cream cheese filling

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