Best 6 Brunch Cream Cheese Muffins Recipes

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In the culinary realm, brunch stands as a culinary haven where breakfast and lunch merge harmoniously. Among the delectable offerings that grace the brunch table, cream cheese muffins reign supreme, tantalizing taste buds with their velvety texture, tangy sweetness, and irresistible charm. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice venturing into the world of culinary artistry, this article will guide you on a delightful journey towards creating the perfect brunch cream cheese muffins. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate art of baking, we will unveil the secrets to crafting these delectable treats that will elevate your brunch gathering to new heights of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS



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Simple, moist, and delicious! This is a basic recipe you can use as-is, or alter to make other flavors by adding ingredients (chocolate chips and cocoa, poppy seeds, etc).

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix filling ingredients with mixer.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Oil bottoms only of medium muffin tins.
  • Beat eggs; stir in milk and oil; set aside.
  • Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  • Pour liquids, all at once, into flour mixture; stir until moistened.
  • Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon filling onto batter.
  • Top with batter to 3/4 full.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes.
  • Don't brown; should be light in color.
  • Roll hot muffins in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 71.7, Sodium 352.8, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.8, Protein 6.6

BRUNCH CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS



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Cream cheese filled muffins.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Muffins

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon lemon zest
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil bottoms only of medium muffin tins.
  • Mix together cream cheese, 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon peel, vanilla, and 1 egg with an electric mixer. Set filling aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Beat remaining egg, and stir in milk and oil; pour into flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling onto batter. Top with batter to 3/4 full.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Don't brown these; muffins should be light in color. Roll while still hot in sifted confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 397.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

BRUNCH CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS



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Cream cheese filled muffins.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Muffins

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon lemon zest
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil bottoms only of medium muffin tins.
  • Mix together cream cheese, 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon peel, vanilla, and 1 egg with an electric mixer. Set filling aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Beat remaining egg, and stir in milk and oil; pour into flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling onto batter. Top with batter to 3/4 full.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Don't brown these; muffins should be light in color. Roll while still hot in sifted confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 397.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

CREAM CHEESE BRAN MUFFINS



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These are really good and so moist. The cream cheese center eliminates the need to add butter to the muffin. -Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup All-Bran
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 package (16.6 ounces) date quick bread mix
3 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and egg. Stir in bread mix just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups about three-fourths full. Cut cream cheese into 12 cubes; gently press one cube into the center of each muffin cup just until covered with batter (cups will be full). , Bake at 400° for 18-20 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. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

JOHN'S PINEAPPLE-CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS



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When I got married, my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for pineapple muffins so I could make them for my husband, John. They're his favorites-and now they're mine, too! -Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pineapple, reserving 1-2 tablespoons syrup. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Add to cream cheese mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in pineapple. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter and enough reserved pineapple syrup to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BREAKFAST EGG-AND-CHEESE MUFFINS



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This recipe is inspired by the legendary Rebel Within muffin at San Francisco bakery Craftsman and Wolves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

11 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon safflower oil, plus more for brushing (optional)
8 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 cup finely shredded Asiago (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add 9 eggs; boil 6 minutes. Transfer to ice bath until cool enough to handle, then carefully peel and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirringto break up, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Chop into pea-size pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 9 cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups, or lightly brush with oil. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup oil, sour cream, 1/4 cup water, and remaining 2 eggs. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in sausage, scallions, and 1/2 cup cheese. (Batter willbe thick and doughlike.)
  • Fill each prepared muffin cup with 2 tablespoons batter. Nestle a cooked egg in each. For each cup, scoop 2 more tablespoons batter and flatten it slightly to form a disk. Cover egg with disk; gently press to seal. Sprinkle tops with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until golden and tops spring back when lightly touched, about 22 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Tips:

  • To achieve a smooth and creamy texture, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
  • For a burst of flavor, consider using different cheese varieties such as cheddar, mozzarella, or feta.
  • To add a touch of sweetness, incorporate fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or diced apples into the batter.
  • For a crunchy topping, sprinkle a mixture of chopped nuts and oats over the muffins before baking.
  • To ensure even cooking, preheat the oven to the desired temperature before placing the muffin tray inside.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can result in dense and tough muffins.
  • For perfectly golden-brown muffins, keep an eye on them during the baking process and remove them from the oven when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Brunch cream cheese muffins are a delightful treat that offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With their creamy interior, fluffy texture, and customizable options, these muffins are perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer them savory or sweet, these muffins are sure to be a hit among your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these delectable brunch cream cheese muffins!

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