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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping

Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping

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Indulge in the perfect morning treat with these Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping. Bursting with fresh strawberries and a rich cream cheese filling, these muffins offer a delightful balance of sweetness and texture. The moist base, complemented by a crunchy streusel topping, makes them an irresistible addition to your breakfast or brunch spread. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, they are sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. Enjoy them warm, drizzled with glaze, for a comforting start to your day!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
  • 6 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
  • For the streusel: additional flour, sugar, and melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, and salt; mix in melted butter until crumbly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix egg and sugars until combined; then add yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
  6. Incorporate strawberries into the batter carefully.
  7. For the cream cheese filling, blend cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth.
  8. Assemble muffins by layering batter in cups, adding cream cheese filling, then topping with more batter.
  9. Sprinkle streusel on top before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 22–25 minutes until golden.

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