Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in these warm, gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins—a delightful blend of soft, cinnamon-spiced muffin batter and a rich, creamy center. Topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Muffin Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar mixture (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional:
- ¼ cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. - Prepare the Muffin Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing. - Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. - Assemble the Muffins:
Fill each muffin liner halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with more batter. - Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
Sprinkle the tops generously with cinnamon sugar. - Bake:
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted outside the cream cheese center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve:
Let muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Don’t overfill muffin liners to prevent overflow.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, swirl cinnamon sugar into the batter before adding cream cheese.
