Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup milk

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

½ cup granulated sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

3 tbsp melted butter

Directions:

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Set aside or refrigerate while you prepare the muffin batter.

Prepare the Muffin Batter:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until fully combined.

Gently fold in the diced strawberries.

Assemble the Muffins:

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of muffin batter into the bottom of each muffin cup.

Add about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling to the center of the batter.

Top with more muffin batter until each cup is about ¾ full, covering the cheesecake filling.

Bake:

Bake the muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (but not the cheesecake center) comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prepare the Topping:

In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Brush the tops of the warm muffins with melted butter, then dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Serve:

Enjoy your 🍓🧁 Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Muffins, bursting with juicy strawberries and creamy cheesecake goodness!

These muffins are a perfect combination of moist cake, fruity strawberries, and a rich cheesecake center, making them an irresistible treat for any time of day!