White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Why Make This Recipe

These White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They combine the sweetness of white chocolate with the fresh, fruity flavor of strawberries, creating a delightful cupcake that everyone will love. With a creamy filling and a rich frosting, these cupcakes will impress at birthday parties, picnics, or just as a sweet treat at home.

How to Make White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 cup melted white chocolate
• Extra white chocolate chips and fresh diced strawberries for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully mixed in, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to your butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
7. Spoon the batter evenly into your cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
8. Prepare the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the strawberry jam and diced fresh strawberries.
9. Once the cupcakes are cooled, make a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill it with the strawberry cream cheese mixture.
10. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, blending in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and melted white chocolate until your frosting is smooth and luscious.
11. Generously pipe the frosting over each cupcake and garnish with extra white chocolate chips and fresh diced strawberries.

How to Serve White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Serve these cupcakes on a nice platter at your gathering. They can be enjoyed at room temperature, making them a convenient dessert option. Pairing them with a glass of milk or a cup of tea enhances the delightful experience.

How to Store White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Store your cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you need to keep them longer, place them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best taste.

Tips to Make White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

• Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
• Do not overmix the batter; stir until just combined for fluffy cupcakes.
• You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available; just thaw and drain any excess liquid.

Variation

Feel free to substitute the white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate if you prefer a different flavor. You can also add shavings or chunks of chocolate to the batter for extra richness.

FAQs

1. Can I make these cupcakes ahead of time?

   • Yes! You can bake the cupcakes and store them without frosting for up to 3 days. Frost them just before serving.

2. What can I use instead of strawberry jam?

   • You can use other fruit jams like raspberry or blueberry if you want to try a different flavor.

3. Can I freeze these cupcakes?

   • Yes. You can freeze the un-frosted cupcakes for up to 2 months. Just make sure they are in an airtight container. When ready to eat, thaw and frost them.

White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes combining the sweet flavors of white chocolate and fresh strawberries, topped with a creamy filling and rich frosting.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cupcakes

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Cupcake Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 pieces eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups white chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups strawberry jam
• 0.5 cups diced fresh strawberries

Filling Ingredients

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 0.25 cups powdered sugar

Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 0.25 cups melted white chocolate

Garnish

• to taste Extra white chocolate chips
• to taste fresh diced strawberries

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully mixed in, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to your butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
• Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
• Spoon the batter evenly into your cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cupcakes cool completely.

Filling

• Prepare the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Stir in the strawberry jam and diced fresh strawberries.
• Once the cupcakes are cooled, make a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill it with the strawberry cream cheese mixture.

Frosting

• For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
• Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, blending in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and melted white chocolate until your frosting is smooth and luscious.

Assembly

• Generously pipe the frosting over each cupcake and garnish with extra white chocolate chips and fresh diced strawberries.

Notes

Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter; stir until just combined for fluffy cupcakes. You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available; just thaw and drain any excess liquid. Feel free to substitute the white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate if you prefer a different flavor. You can also add shavings or chunks of chocolate to the batter for extra richness. Store your cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Keyword Baking, cupcakes, Strawberry, Sweet Treats, White Chocolate

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