Description
Hello, fellow food lovers! If you’re searching for a cozy, sweet, and utterly irresistible treat, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving into the world of Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins, the perfect combination of a warm cinnamon-spiced batter and a creamy, cheesy filling. Whether you’re making them for breakfast, a snack, or a delightful dessert, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite!
Let’s get baking and discover how easy it is to create these mouthwatering muffins at home. 😊
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture (for topping)
- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
These ingredients work together to create a soft, flavorful muffin with a gooey center. If you’re looking to make substitutions for dietary needs, you can use gluten-free flour or dairy-free cream cheese. Keep in mind, however, that these changes may slightly alter the texture and flavor of the final product.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill each muffin liner halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with more batter to cover the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
And there you have it—a batch of warm, gooey muffins ready to be devoured!
Notes
- To ensure a smooth, creamy filling, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing with powdered sugar.
- Don’t overfill the muffin liners; this will prevent the batter from overflowing during baking.
- If you want a bit of extra cinnamon flavor, you can swirl some cinnamon sugar into the batter before adding the cream cheese.