Description
Indulge in the delectable delight of Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins, where a moist vanilla muffin base meets luscious cheesecake and sweet strawberry preserves. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or satisfying cravings, these muffins promise to impress with their vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Each bite combines creamy textures with the freshness of strawberries, making them a versatile treat for any occasion. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures your muffins turn out beautifully every time.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with liners.
- Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- Prepare streusel topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt; add melted butter until crumbly.
- Combine muffin batter: In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy; stir in sour cream, buttermilk, and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in strawberries gently.
- Assemble muffins: Fill liners halfway with batter, add cheesecake filling, top with more batter and streusel.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 169mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Experiment by adding nuts or chocolate chips for variety.