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Pillowy, tender muffins boasting a melty cream cheese middle and sweet cinnamon sugar coating, just right for morning treats or afternoon nibbles.
Key Components:
- All-purpose flour: Gives soft texture
- Cream cheese: Creates melty center
- Ground cinnamon: Adds cozy taste
- Quality butter: Makes them rich
- Fresh eggs: Holds everything together
- Pure vanilla: Boosts taste
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Mix Your Batters
- Blend dry stuff together
- Stir wet items in another bowl
- Whip up cream cheese mix
- Get everything lined up
- Build Your Muffins
- Put batter in cups halfway
- Drop cream cheese in middle
- Top with more batter
- Dust with topping mix
- Get Them Baked
- Mind the oven heat
- Take a peek at 18 mins
- They should be slightly golden
- Stick a toothpick in to check
- Let Them Rest
- Sit in the pan a bit
- Move to cooling rack
- Maybe add a sweet drizzle
- Wait till fully cooled
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Keeping Them Fresh:
Counter: 2 days Fridge: 5 days Freezer: 3 months when wrapped tight
Tasty Companions:
Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea at breakfast time.
Pro Pointers:
- Get ingredients to room temp first
- Pull them out before they dry out
- Stack the layers carefully
- Keep an eye on the topping so it doesn't burn
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After baking muffins for so long, I've learned that getting the layers just right and watching the temp closely gives you that perfect gooey middle every time.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Why shouldn't I overmix?
- Overdoing it makes the muffins dense. Mix lightly to keep them soft.
- → How can I prep ahead?
- They stay good for a few days. Warm them to revive that soft center.
- → How long for minis?
- 12 to 14 minutes should be enough for a smaller batch.
- → How do I soften the cheese?
- Let it sit out so it blends easily and smoothly.
- → What else can I top them with?
- Go for streusel or add a creamy vanilla drizzle if you like.