Best 3 Apple Cream Cheese Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Apple Cream Cheese Muffins, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. These muffins are a delightful morning treat, perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack. Each bite offers a burst of juicy apple chunks nestled in a velvety cream cheese filling, enveloped in a tender and fluffy muffin batter. With a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping, these muffins are an irresistible treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes includes variations such as gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delectable muffins.

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APPLE CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS



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Sweet cinnamon muffins made with almondmilk and filled with apples and cream cheese. Muffins may be frozen. To reheat, leave wrapped muffins on the counter overnight, or microwave a frozen muffin on 50% power for about 20 seconds.

Provided by Almond Breeze

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Almond Breeze

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pancake mix
¾ cup Almond Breeze Vanilla almondmilk
¾ cup sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup peeled, chopped green apple
⅓ cup dried cranberries
½ (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
chopped Blue Diamond® Honey Roasted Almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Stir together pancake mix, Almond Breeze almondmilk, sugar, oil, extract, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Lightly stir in apple, cranberries, and cream cheese. Spoon into prepared cups and sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool, then store in a covered container with a loose fitting lid.

CREAM CHEESE APPLE MUFFINS



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"My husband likes to take these rich moist muffins to work, then warm them up in the microwave for his morning snack," writes Marcia Hill of Byron Center, Michigan. "Our three daughters love them, too. And your home smells wonderful while they're baking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup bran flakes
TOPPING:
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into cream cheese mixture just until moistened. Fold in apples and bran flakes., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAM CHEESE APPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 36 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced apples, peeled
1 cup bran flakes
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and milk, butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stir in to cream cheese mixture just until moistened. Fold in apples and bran flakes.
  • Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Sprinkle topping over. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes .

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use a sweeter apple variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji.
  • For a tarter muffin, use a tarter apple variety, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before grating them.
  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake these muffins in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just adjust the baking time to 30-35 minutes.
  • These muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These apple cream cheese muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover apples. With their moist and flavorful crumb, sweet apple filling, and creamy cheese topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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