Description
These Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, sweet, and filled with a creamy center. Topped with cinnamon sugar and optionally drizzled with white chocolate, they’re the perfect cozy treat for breakfast or dessert.
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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth to form the filling.
- Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, and cover with more batter.
- Sprinkle the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the filling) comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm, gooey center.
- You can customize with chopped nuts or a caramel drizzle instead of white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
