POMEGRANATE CREAM CHEESE SURPRISE MUFFINS

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I baked these muffins for the kids I babysit, and they couldn't get enough. Their favorite part? The filling, of course! -Jodie Gharbi, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
MUFFINS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. For filling, mix first four ingredients until blended. , In a large bowl, whisk together first five muffin ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in pomegranate seeds., Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with batter. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 18-22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Akhtar Dada
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I would make these muffins again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Jessica Wesche
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These muffins were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.


Dallas Shinlever
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my muffins didn't turn out well. They were dense and undercooked.


Suma Sonjoy
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I was disappointed with these muffins. They were dry and flavorless.


Md Sabbir khan
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I thought these muffins were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Ali Khazayi
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Yvette Abrahams
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I would definitely recommend these muffins to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make breakfast or snack.


Kidi Garas
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These muffins were delicious! The cream cheese filling was the perfect touch.


s.n tsma
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I made these muffins for my family and they all loved them! They're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Januka Magar
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These muffins were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might try using a different type of flour next time, such as cake flour.


Manjula Devi
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I loved the combination of flavors in these muffins. The pomegranate and cream cheese were a perfect match.


Mr Avocadoman
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Horacio Perez
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I found the muffins to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding some extra moisture next time, such as sour cream or applesauce.


Mukisa Mu
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Manual Galvan
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I was a bit skeptical about the pomegranate cream cheese filling, but it was actually really good! It added a nice pop of flavor to the muffins.


Saad Bablee
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The muffins turned out great! The cream cheese filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Tshepiso Ngcobo
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I love how easy these muffins are to make! I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Najlaa Luqman
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These muffins were a hit at my brunch party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was a delightful surprise.