Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel Crumb Topping
Who doesn't love a delicious muffin in the morning? These Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel Crumb Topping are the perfect way to start your day. The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy cream cheese, and a crunchy streusel topping is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together milk, oil, and egg.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add cream cheese and strawberries, stirring gently to combine.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
- Make the streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel topping over muffins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a sweet treat any time of day. The cream cheese adds a richness and creaminess to the batter that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the strawberries. The streusel topping adds a nice crunch and texture to the muffins.
What's great about this recipe is that you can substitute the strawberries for any other fruit you have on hand. Blueberries, raspberries, or even diced peaches would all work well in this recipe. You can also experiment with different types of cream cheese, like strawberry or blueberry, to give your muffins a unique twist.
Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature, these Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel Crumb Topping are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk for the perfect breakfast or snack.