{"id":100,"date":"2025-05-20T01:53:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T01:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-07-18T01:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T01:37:42","slug":"strawberry-cheesecake-muffins-that-taste-like-dessert-for-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/?p=100","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins That Taste Like Dessert for Breakfast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some mornings call for something more than your average muffin\u2014and that\u2019s where these strawberry cheesecake muffins<\/strong> come in. With a soft, buttery muffin base, juicy strawberries, and a sweet cream cheese swirl tucked right inside, they taste like a cross between your favorite bakery treat and a slice of strawberry cheesecake (minus the fork).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for brunch, gifting, or any moment when you need a little extra sweetness in your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You\u2019ll Love These<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These muffins combine soft vanilla-strawberry flavor with a rich, tangy cheesecake center. The contrast of textures is dreamy\u2014moist muffin crumb, melty pockets of berry, and smooth cream cheese all in one. They look fancy but are super easy to whip up, and they\u2019re guaranteed to disappear fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the Muffins:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1 \u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Cheesecake Filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 6 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Optional: Crumble Topping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • \u00bc cup flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 tablespoons brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        1. Preheat and Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. Make the Cheesecake Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. Mix the Muffin Batter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, both sugars, eggs, yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Pour wet into dry and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the strawberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. Assemble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center, then top with more muffin batter until \u00be full. If using, sprinkle with crumble topping (mix ingredients with a fork until crumbly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Bake for 18\u201322 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted on the edge comes out clean (avoid poking through the cheesecake center). Cool in pan for 5\u201310 minutes, then transfer to a rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tips for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Use room-temperature cream cheese<\/strong> for a smooth swirl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Don\u2019t overfill the muffin cups\u2014they rise nicely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Want a deeper cheesecake center? Use a piping bag to insert extra filling after baking!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Serve slightly warm for the full melty experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a pretty finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Store in the fridge and warm up for 10 seconds before eating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            These strawberry cheesecake muffins are a little indulgent, a little fruity, and a lot delicious. Whether you serve them for brunch or sneak one late at night, they deliver cozy comfort and just the right amount of wow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Stick around\u2014every visit tastes better than the last at The Buttered Bliss.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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            Some mornings call for something more than your average muffin\u2014and that\u2019s where these strawberry cheesecake muffins come in. With a soft, buttery muffin base, juicy strawberries, and a sweet cream cheese swirl tucked right inside, they taste like a cross between your favorite bakery treat and a slice of strawberry cheesecake (minus the fork). Perfect […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=100"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":287,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions\/287"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebutteredbliss.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}