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Indulge in Heavenly Cinnamon Cheesecake Muffins Recipe

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These Zimt Cheesecake Muffins are a delightful fusion of fluffy cinnamon muffins and creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they promise to satisfy your sweet cravings with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 225g (8oz) softened full-fat cream cheese
  • 60g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 150g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
  • 240ml (1 cup) milk or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar (optional for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (optional for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 225g (8oz) softened full-fat cream cheese, 60g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar, 1 large egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, 150g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 80ml (1/3 cup) melted unsalted butter, 240ml (1 cup) milk or buttermilk, and 1 large egg along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until barely combined.
  6. Divide about two-thirds of the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about half full. Drop a generous spoonful of cheesecake filling onto the center of the batter in each cup and gently swirl it in.
  7. If desired, whisk together 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of each muffin before baking.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin part comes out clean.
  9. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender texture. You can use dairy-free alternatives for butter and milk if needed.

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