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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping Recipe

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Delight in these Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins topped with a buttery streusel crumb and finished with a sweet glaze. Soft and moist muffins are filled with a creamy, dreamy cream cheese center and bursting with fresh strawberry pieces, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

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 Prep Pans: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. This recipe yields about 9-10 muffins.
  2. Make Streusel Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and whisk with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Set aside for later use.
  3. Mix Dry Muffin Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Muffin Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and granulated sugar until well combined. Then whisk in Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a spatula, mixing just until combined by hand to avoid overmixing.
  6. Add Strawberries: Gently fold diced fresh strawberries into the batter, 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 and smooth.
  8. Assemble Muffins: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into each cupcake liner. Add nearly a full tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each muffin. Cover the cream cheese with additional batter to fill each cup about two-thirds to three-quarters full.
  9. Add Topping: Generously sprinkle the streusel crumb topping over each muffin. Place a few reserved strawberry pieces on top and gently press to adhere the crumbs to the batter.
  10. Adjust Oven and Bake: Immediately place the pan in the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C), and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
  11. Cool Muffins: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare and Add Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream, starting with 1 teaspoon of liquid and adding more to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing of the filling.
  • Fresh strawberries add the best flavor but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • The glaze can be adjusted for thickness depending on preference.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: strawberry muffins, cream cheese muffins, streusel topping, breakfast muffins, dessert muffins, homemade muffins, easy muffins, glazed muffins

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