Introduction

These Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins are a delightful treat combining juicy strawberries with creamy white chocolate chips in a tender, fluffy muffin. Topped with a buttery streusel, they make a perfect breakfast or sweet snack. Easy to bake and irresistibly delicious!

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Ingredients

For the streusel:

45g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
63g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
65g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
Pinch of salt

For the muffins:

250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
113g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
180g (¾ cup) buttermilk, room temperature
160g (1 heaped cup) strawberries (fresh or frozen, no need to thaw)
130g (¾ cup) white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the streusel ingredients—melted butter, flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt—then set aside.
Step 3: In another small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
Step 4: Chop the strawberries into small chunks.
Step 5: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
Step 6: Fold in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, mixing gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
Step 7: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips.
Step 8: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, then sprinkle the streusel topping over each one.
Step 9: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for an additional 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but frozen strawberries work well if thawed and drained thoroughly.
Lightly toss the strawberries with a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter to prevent them from sinking.
Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep your muffins tender and fluffy.
Swap white chocolate chips for dark or milk chocolate for a different twist.

Storage

Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. To keep them longer, freeze the muffins wrapped in foil or plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Reheat muffins in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm them in the oven before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries in these muffins?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries without thawing, but for best results, thaw and drain them to avoid excess moisture in the batter.

How do I prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom?

Toss the chopped strawberries with a little flour before folding them into the batter. This helps suspend the fruit evenly throughout the muffins.