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Strawberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

Soft and fluffy muffins filled with strawberries, lemon zest, and a creamy cheesecake center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups strawberries diced
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients in another bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and fold in strawberries.
  5. Prepare cream cheese filling.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway, add filling, and top with batter.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
  8. Cool and glaze before serving.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and avoid overmixing batter.