Cinnamon Cheesecake Muffins for Beginners
These Cinnamon Cheesecake Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm flavors of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress.
Equipment
- 1 muffin tin
- 12 muffin liners
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, egg yolk, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of muffin batter into each muffin liner, filling them about halfway.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter in each muffin liner.
- Top the cream cheese layer with another tablespoon of muffin batter, covering the filling completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (not including the cream cheese) comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to a month. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the muffins before baking.