Cheese Muffins with Strawberries Recipe
Cheese Muffins with strawberries combine the softness and creaminess of cream cheese with the freshness and natural sweetness of strawberries, resulting in an irresistible snack. Perfect for any time of day, these fruity muffins are an invitation to enjoy delicious flavors with a simple, homemade preparation. In addition, their strawberry and cheese flavors make every bite a unique and juicy experience.
Preparation time
This dessert requires a reasonable amount of time so you can enjoy it without complications:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 25 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4 large muffins
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
For the dough
- 250 g flour
- 1 egg
- 100 g sugar
- 80 ml sunflower oil
- 200 g natural yogurt
- 50 g cooking cream
- 2 and a half teaspoons baking powder
- Half a teaspoon baking soda
- 200 g strawberries cut into small cubes
For the cream cheese
- 150 g of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk
If you can't find plain yogurt, you can substitute it with Greek yogurt unsweetened for a creamier texture. For the cream, if you don't have it, use whipping cream or even a mixture of milk with a little melted butter to achieve a similar consistency.
Utensils we will use
- Silicone or metal muffin tin
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand whisk or fork for mixing
- Knife and cutting board for strawberries
- Measuring spoons
- Spoons for serving batter and cream
- Oven
Preparation
1. Preparation of the cream cheese
- Mix cheese and sugar: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the sugar until you get a homogeneous mixture without lumps. This ensures a smooth texture and that the sweet flavor is well integrated.
- Add vanilla and milk: Incorporate the liquid vanilla to enhance the flavor and the milk to adjust the texture, achieving a slightly fluid but consistent cream so that it sits well in the center of the muffin.
- Chill: Store the cream cheese in the fridge while you prepare the batter so that it maintains its texture and doesn't melt when baked.
2. Dough preparation
- Mix dry ingredients: In a container, combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. It is important to sift or mix well to distribute evenly and avoid lumps.
- Mix liquid ingredients: In another bowl, lightly beat the egg, sugar, oil, yogurt, and cream until combined, but without overbeating so as not to lose the smooth texture.
- Combine mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the liquids and mix with enveloping movements, allowing some lumps to remain. This technique helps the muffin to be fluffier.
- Incorporate strawberries: Add the diced strawberries to the batter and mix gently so that they are distributed without breaking them too much and to prevent them from coloring the entire mixture.
3. Assembly and baking
- Prepare the molds: Place silicone or metal molds in the muffin tray. If using metal, grease them lightly to facilitate unmolding.
- Serve first layer: Pour a spoonful of batter into each mold, this base will serve to support the cream in the center.
- Add cream cheese and strawberries: On top of the batter, place a spoonful of cream cheese and some small strawberries. Attention to the filling is key to achieving the delicious effect of this sweet cheese muffin.
- Cover with batter and decorate: Cover with more batter until the mold is approximately ¾ full. Decorate the muffins with more strawberry pieces to give them a visual touch and extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 180ºC for 25 minutes. The time may vary depending on your oven, and it will be ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean, but with a little cream in the center intact.
To finish and serve
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before unmolding to prevent them from breaking. Serve the Sweet Cheese Muffins warm or at room temperature. They are perfect to accompany breakfast or a snack, and you can also enjoy them with a glass of cold milk or a mild coffee. Store them in an airtight container to preserve their freshness for 2 to 3 days.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Proteins: 6 g
- Fats: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
These values are approximate per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
5 keys to make it perfect
- Use firm and fresh strawberries: To prevent them from falling apart during baking, choose strawberries with a good red color and firm texture.
- Mix without overbeating: Avoid overmixing the batter so the muffins don't turn out tough. Lumpy batter is a sign of good fluffiness.
- Oven temperature: Maintain 180ºC and avoid opening the oven during baking so they don't sink.
- Cold cream cheese: Place the cream very cold so it retains its body and doesn't spread into the batter.
- Distribute the strawberries evenly: This way you'll get bites with strawberries in every muffin, not just a few.
When is it ideal to enjoy it?
The Fresberry Muffins are ideal for weekday breakfasts when you want something quick and nutritious but delicious. They also work great for a family snack, thanks to their sweet flavor and soft texture. Furthermore, these muffins are a wonderful option for celebrating special moments at home without complications or difficult ingredients. The combination of cheese and strawberry provides freshness and a special touch that usually pleases everyone, big and small.
Comparative table of Muffins with similar ingredients
| Recipe | Key ingredients | Difference/advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Muffins with strawberries | Cream cheese, strawberries, yogurt | Juicy batter with creamy filling and fresh strawberries |
| Strawberry and cream cheese muffins | Cream cheese, strawberries, milk | Similar filling but more traditional and less juicy batter |
| Banana oatmeal muffins | Banana, oats, egg | Uses banana for natural sweetness, no cheese |
| Carrot coconut muffins | Carrot, shredded coconut, flour | Sweeter and spicier flavor, no strawberries or cheese |
| Cheese Muffins | Cream cheese, flour, egg | Simple, no strawberries; soft texture but less fruity |
| Strawberry Kekos | Strawberries, flour, sugar | Sweeter, no cheese filling, less creamy texture |
| Strawberry cheesecake | Cream cheese, strawberries, cookie base | Cold dessert, elaborate, not baked like muffins |
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Culinary glossary
- Baking powder: Powder that makes doughs rise when baked, also called baking powder.
- Baking soda: Helps the dough rise and become lighter when it reacts with acidic ingredients.
- Cream cheese: Soft and creamy cheese, with a slightly acidic flavor, used in desserts and fillings.
- Cooking cream: Liquid cream with fat content used to add smoothness to both sweet and savory recipes.
- Lumpy batter: Batter that is not over-beaten to maintain air bubbles, achieving fluffiness.
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Very practical and tasty ✨. I took it to a meeting and it flew off the table. I loved it, I'll repeat it soon.
I loved the combination of flavors. I prepared it yesterday and it was spectacular. Highly recommended.
Simple and delicious, these ‘Cheese Muffins with Strawberries’. It reminded me of a version I tried on a trip.