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Golden-brown strawberry cheesecake muffins with swirled cream cheese tops, studded with juicy strawberries and sprinkled with coarse sugar, arranged on a cooling rack.

Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins

  • Author: Hannah
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These strawberry cheesecake muffins combine fluffy muffin texture with a creamy cheesecake swirl and bursts of juicy strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Muffin Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries

For the Cheesecake Swirl

  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping

  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

  • Combine Batter
    Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until just combined. Gently fold in strawberries.

  • Prepare Cheesecake Swirl
    In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Assemble Muffins
    Fill muffin cups ¾ full with batter. Add a teaspoon of cheesecake mix on top of each and swirl gently with a toothpick.

  • Top and Bake
    Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake for 20–23 minutes until the muffins spring back and a toothpick (inserted into muffin part) comes out clean.

  • Cool & Enjoy
    Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm or at room temp.

Notes

You can use frozen strawberries—just thaw and drain them well first. For a lemony twist, add a little zest to the muffin and cheesecake mix. Use full-fat block-style cream cheese for best results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins, Cream Cheese Muffins, Strawberry Muffins, Cheesecake Swirl Muffins, Easy Muffins, Brunch Muffins

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