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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Source of Recipe

Pat in VA


List of Ingredients

Makes 12-14 muffins

2 eggs
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted




Recipe

In a large bowl beat eggs with electric mixer. Gradually add sugar. Pour in oil and vanilla while still beating until blended. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add flour mixture to egg mixture alternately with the sour cream. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups. Spoon about 1 tablespoon batter into each. Add 1 teaspoon strawberry preserves in center of each, covered with a disk of cream cheese the size of a quarter. Put remaining batter on top of cream cheese. Top with 1/2 teaspoon preserves and streusel.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes