Description
Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, moist muffins filled with fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb, and a sweet cream cheese swirl. These fruity, creamy muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or brunch during spring and summer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and rhubarb. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon muffin batter into each liner about halfway. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter. Swirl gently if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Use full-fat block cream cheese for best results.
- Frozen fruit may be used—thaw and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- Swirling the cream cheese is optional but adds a beautiful look.
- Let muffins cool fully before freezing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg