Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins
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Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins
Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins feature a soft muffin base prepared by creaming butter and sugar, then incorporating flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and milk. Fresh strawberries are folded in to lend bright fruit bursts. Separately, a smooth cheesecake filling is made from cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Muffin batter is layered first, followed by cheesecake filling, then topped again with batter to encase the creamy center during baking.
During baking, the cheesecake filling holds its form to create moist and creamy pockets contrasting the tender muffin crumb. Afterwards, a topping made of melted butter combined with cinnamon and sugar is applied for a sweet, slightly spiced finish. This topping adds a delicate texture and flavor contrast to the soft muffins.
These muffins work well as a satisfying breakfast or afternoon treat. They combine fruity, creamy, and lightly spiced elements and can be cooled before serving. The layered cheesecake filling provides a distinctive texture different from typical fruit muffins.
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup strawberries diced, fresh
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with 12 paper liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix by hand. Add in dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined. Carefully mix in strawberries.
- Prepare cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Place 1 heaping tablespoon of muffin batter into each prepared muffin cup. Next, layer 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling on top. Complete with a final layer of muffin batter, about 1 heaping tablespoon. Add any remaining batter to any muffins that look like they need a bit more. :)
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt butter in a small, shallow bowl. Combine cinnamon and sugar in another small bowl. After muffins have cooled slightly, dip the tops of each into the melted butter, then into the cinnamon sugar topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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