Strawberry Poppy Seed Cream Cheese Muffins

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (2g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
• Eggs: 2 large
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Strawberry preserves: 1/2 cup (120g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 1/4 cup (57g)
• Poppy seeds: 2 tablespoons (10g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Beginner-Friendly)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and Almond Breeze until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full.
7. In a small bowl, combine the strawberry preserves and cream cheese. Dollop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin batter.
8. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per muffin:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 18g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender muffins with a delicate sweetness
• Vibrant strawberry and cream cheese filling
• Poppy seed topping adds a nutty crunch
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack

User Comments:

• "These muffins are so delicious and easy to make. The strawberry and cream cheese filling is amazing!"
• "I love the poppy seed topping. It gives the muffins a unique flavor and texture."
• "These are the best muffins I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful."
• "I'm not usually a fan of strawberry muffins, but these are an exception. They're so light and fluffy."
• "I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit. Everyone loved them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure the muffins are evenly baked, rotate the muffin tin halfway through the baking time.
• If you don't have strawberry preserves, you can substitute any other type of fruit preserves.
• If the muffins start to brown too quickly, cover the pan with aluminum foil.
• Let the muffins cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.