Description
Fluffy, tender, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, these Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins feature a rich, creamy center and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, these muffins stay moist for days and can be customized with a drizzle of vanilla cream or white chocolate.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Vanilla cream or melted white chocolate (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble Muffins:
- Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter.
- Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center.
- Cover with more batter, ensuring the cream cheese is enclosed.
- Add Topping & Bake:
- Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Transfer to a wire rack and drizzle with vanilla cream or white chocolate if desired.
Notes
For Extra Crunch: Add a cinnamon streusel topping instead of cinnamon sugar.
Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
Mini Muffins: Reduce bake time to 12-14 minutes.
Reheating Tip: Microwave for 10-15 seconds for a warm, gooey center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: ~290 kcal per muffin
