Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins

[maddy]

t doesn't matter how you squirt it on...I think it's the best bit 

[MEP]

Any night owls out there? If yes, please help. I am making these to take to my neighbour's house for dinner but the cheesecake cream is pouring consistency. It's not thickening so I won't be able to pipe it as I had wanted to. Can anyone help please? I'm in the US so only have a few hours before in have to leave.

Thanks in advance.

[Cornish Cream]

The only thing I can think of is to add more icing sugar and gently add it until you get the right consistency. I presume the cream cheese wasn't low fat? As this sometimes is the cause.
I found this website that might have the answers for you.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/705592
Good luck I hope you can get it to work.

[MEP]

Thanks CC. Yes, unfortunately, it was 30% less fat cream cheese - DH has strict dietary requirements.

Thanks for your prompt reply. Much appreciated.

[MEP]

Unfortunately cream could not be rescued. I ended up making a batch of the cream cheese icing/ frosting that went with Johnro's banana cake and i managed to pipe it. Hopefully it won't start melting and turn into a mess.

Thanks

[Cornish Cream]

Pleased to hear you finally had success MEP.

[MEP]

Thanks for your very prompt response to my plea for help. I forgot that the forum was worldwide as opposed to Aus only. Your reserve in the UK worked to my advantaged yesterday.

[maddy]

Thanks CC. Yes, unfortunately, it was 30% less fat cream cheese - DH has strict dietary requirements.

Thanks for your prompt reply. Much appreciated.

Sorry MEP you had that issue....I didn't think to mention to use full fat cream cheese (as I never  use light options in baking)....I'll edit recipe to mention it, incase someone else uses reduced fat   

[MEP]

No probs Maddy. I always buy low fat and didn't realise it wouldn't thicken.

[BeezeeBee]

Chop up 300g strawberries, and place on a plate, set aside.

Maddy, chop using TMX? Or shock horror, manual chopping 😱

😁

[maddy]

Definitely hand chop BZB, or you will have a smoothie 

[BeezeeBee]

Hahaha. Thanks, Maddy.

[BeezeeBee]

Btw Maddy, can the different elements be made ahead of time? Do they survive in fridge or freezer?

[maddy]

They can BZB....it's actually better for the cheesecake cream to stay in the fridge until your ready to pipe, it stays firmer.
The muffins are best consumed within a couple of days, as the moisture from the strawberries will make them go soggy.  The muffin mix on its own is just fine.
I love these made with blueberries too 

[BeezeeBee]

Thanks Maddy. Fantastic flavours 😋😋