These strawberry cheesecake swirl muffins combine two delicious treats in one bite: soft homemade muffins and creamy cheesecake filling.
Fresh strawberries add fruity sweetness, while the cheesecake swirl gives the muffins a rich, bakery-style finish.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter or oil
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries
For the Cheesecake Swirl
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Egg yolk
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
Combine the dry muffin ingredients in one bowl.
In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Avoid overmixing because this can make muffins dense.
Fold in chopped strawberries.
For the cheesecake mixture, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
Fill the muffin cups with batter and add a spoonful of cheesecake mixture to each.
Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cheesecake through the batter.
Bake until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion comes out clean.
Tips for Perfect Muffins
Don’t overmix the batter. A few small lumps are completely fine.
Use fresh strawberries and pat them dry before adding them to the batter. Excess moisture can make muffins soggy.
Allow the muffins to cool before serving so the cheesecake swirl can set.
Final Thoughts
These strawberry cheesecake swirl muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, or dessert. They look beautiful, taste indulgent, and are much easier to make than they appear.
