Strawberry Muffins with Cream Cheese Spread

1 . Stage

Combine cream cheese, strawberries, and honey in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper muffin liners.

3 . Stage

Mix strawberries and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Stir flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest in a small bowl until well blended. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.

5 . Stage

Drain strawberries and gently fold into the batter. Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or cooled with the strawberry cream cheese spread.