CARROT CHEESECAKE MUFFINS

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With a rich cream cheese filling and flecks of carrots, raisins and nuts, these moist muffins will certainly bring compliments to the cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
BATTER:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/4 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and zest until blended; set aside. In another small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, milk and orange juice; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in the carrots, raisins and walnuts. , Fill greased muffin cups with 2 tablespoons batter. Top each with 2 teaspoons filling; top with remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

lilly tomas
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover carrots. They are moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Kanishka Kithmal
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I loved these muffins! The carrot flavor is subtle and the cheesecake filling is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Kwesi Eli
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These muffins are so good! I love the combination of carrot and cheesecake. They are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making these again.


Angela Garner
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


KH LOUD
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These muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They are filling and satisfying, and they taste delicious. I love that they are also healthy, with the addition of carrots and whole wheat flour.


Jackson Makumi
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I love these muffins! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of carrot and cheesecake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Olu
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy! The cheesecake filling is the perfect amount of sweetness and the carrot flavor is just right. I will definitely be making these again and again.


mustata daniel
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these muffins changed my mind! The carrot flavor is subtle and the cheesecake filling is creamy and rich. I will definitely be making these again.


Reyan Mahmud
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I made these muffins for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the parents were asking for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Pk Mithu
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These carrot cheesecake muffins were a hit at my brunch party! They were moist, flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was the perfect touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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