Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch treat with these Cream Cheese Strawberry French Toast Muffins. These muffins combine the classic flavors of French toast with a rich cream cheese filling and juicy strawberries, creating a dish that is both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
¾ cup buttermilk or milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strawberries, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Spoon half of the muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of the cream cheese filling, then cover with the remaining muffin batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
