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White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Patricia
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup strawberry jam
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

For Garnish:

  • White chocolate chips
  • Fresh diced strawberries

Instructions
 

1️⃣ Prepare the Cupcakes

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

2️⃣ Make the Cupcake Batter

  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

3️⃣ Bake the Cupcakes

  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling and frosting.

4️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry-Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in strawberry jam and diced strawberries, mixing until well combined.

5️⃣ Fill the Cupcakes

  • Using a small knife or cupcake corer, cut a small hole in the center of each cooled cupcake (about ½-inch deep).
  • Spoon or pipe the strawberry-cream cheese filling into the hole.

6️⃣ Make the White Chocolate Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat for another minute until fluffy.
  • Mix in melted white chocolate until fully incorporated and creamy.

7️⃣ Frost and Garnish the Cupcakes

  • Pipe or spread the frosting onto each filled cupcake.
  • Garnish with white chocolate chips and fresh diced strawberries for an elegant finish.

Notes

✅ Use High-Quality White Chocolate – White chocolate chips vary in quality; use real white chocolate for the best flavor.
✅ Cool Cupcakes Before Filling – Filling too soon can cause the cream cheese mixture to melt.
✅ Don’t Overmix the Batter – Overmixing can result in dense cupcakes; mix until just combined.
✅ For Extra Flavor – Add ½ teaspoon of almond extract for a richer taste.
✅ Frosting Consistency – If frosting is too thick, add a little more heavy cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.