Best 5 Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipes

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Apple cinnamon cream cheese muffins are a delectable treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Their sweet and tangy flavor, coupled with the gooey cream cheese filling and tender crumb, makes them a favorite among muffin enthusiasts. If you're searching for the ultimate recipe to create these delectable muffins, look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the necessary information to bake perfect apple cinnamon cream cheese muffins, ensuring a delightful and unforgettable experience with every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

EASY APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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A really easy apple cinnamon muffin recipe.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease six muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir together 1 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in oil, egg and milk. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling to the top of the cup.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix together with fork and sprinkle over unbaked muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

APPLE CRISP MUFFINS



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Waking up to the smell of apple muffins will start your family's day off right. Cream cheese filling makes them moist and tender, and oats and nuts in the topping add crunch.-Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls into centers of muffins., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY APPLE CINNAMON ROLL MUFFINS



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These apple cinnamon roll muffins are soft, buttery, gooey 'cinnamon roll' tasting muffins that are delicious and super easy to make!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 frozen dinner rolls (such as Rhodes®)
cooking spray
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
¼ cup golden raisins
½ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put frozen rolls on a baking sheet, spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and place over rolls. Let rise until doubled in size, about 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Place melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Grab approximately 1 tablespoon of thawed and risen dough and roll into a ball. Dip the ball in the melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat to fill each muffin liner with 3 buttered and sugared dough balls.
  • Combine apples and raisins in a bowl. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon apple-raisin mixture over each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until glaze is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle glaze over muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

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:

  • Use fresh apples: Fresh apples will give your muffins the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh apples on hand, you can use frozen or canned apples, but the flavor will be slightly less pronounced.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups to the top: This will help the muffins rise evenly.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help the muffins rise quickly and develop a golden brown crust.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Apple cinnamon cream cheese muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your muffins turn out perfectly every time.

Here are some additional tips for making apple cinnamon cream cheese muffins:

  • If you don't have a muffin pan, you can bake the muffins in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just increase the baking time by 10-15 minutes.
  • You can use any type of apple you like in this recipe. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • You can add other ingredients to these muffins, such as chopped nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries.

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