Description
Introducing Cinnamon Cream Cheese Delight Muffins, a perfect blend of spicy cinnamon and creamy cheese textures, ideal for a cozy breakfast or a delightful snack. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create moist, flavorful muffins with a surprise cream cheese center, topped with a hint of cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness. Optionally drizzled with white chocolate, these muffins offer a gourmet touch to your homemade baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar mixture (for topping)
- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Tray: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tray with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir these ingredients well to evenly distribute the baking powder and cinnamon throughout the mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until the batter is combined to avoid overworking which can lead to dense muffins.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until it forms a smooth paste.
- Assemble the Muffins: Spoon the muffin batter halfway into each prepared liner. Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each, then cover with more batter. Ensure the cream cheese is adequately covered to prevent it from leaking during baking.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a tester comes out clean from the muffin part (not the cream cheese).
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative and tasty finish. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes