Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins
Dive into the sweet and spicy delight of these Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins. Each muffin is filled with a creamy center and topped with a crisp cinnamon sugar crust, perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent snack.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture for topping
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted optional for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill muffin liners halfway with batter, add cream cheese mixture, cover with more batter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Fat: 15g