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Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Muffins


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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  3. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  6. 2 large eggs
  7. 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  8. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  10. 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  11. 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.

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Fold in chopped strawberries and rhubarb. Set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Spoon muffin batter into each liner about halfway. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter. Swirl gently if desired.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. 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