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Cheesecake Muffins with Cinnamon Swirl

A close-up of a Cheesecake Muffin with Cinnamon, cut in half showing the swirl interior and sugary top.
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Bake moist muffins featuring a rich cream cheese center and a warm cinnamon flavor throughout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture: In a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  7. Fill each muffin liner about one-third full with batter. Drop a spoonful of the cream cheese filling into the center of the batter.
  8. Top the cream cheese filling with a small amount of the remaining batter.
  9. Gently swirl the top of the batter with a toothpick, incorporating some of the cream cheese filling. Sprinkle the tops with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin part comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the cream cheese filling to prevent lumps.
  • Do not over-swirl; too much mixing will blend the layers instead of creating a distinct ribbon.
  • For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the main muffin batter.

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