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