How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of strawberries and cheesecake that makes for a heavenly treat. And when you take that delicious duo and turn it into a muffin, well, that's just pure magic. These Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting a dose of juicy berries and creamy cheesecake goodness. Whether you're looking for a delightful breakfast pastry, a delightful snack, or a delectable dessert, these muffins are sure to hit the spo...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together egg, milk, brown sugar, butter, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Spoon half of batter into muffin cups. Top each portion with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon jam. Spoon remaining muffin batter on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove muffins and cool on rack. Store in airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 93mg