Best 3 Cream Cheese Apple Muffins Recipes

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Cream cheese apple muffins are a delightful treat that combines the richness of cream cheese with the sweet and tangy flavor of apples. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and they are also great for packing in lunches or enjoying as an afternoon snack. With their moist and tender crumb and delicious flavor, cream cheese apple muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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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 the best results, use cold butter and cream cheese. This will help to create a light and fluffy muffin.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and cream cheese together until they are smooth and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the muffins light and airy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Allow the muffins to cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese apple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and creamy frosting, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cream cheese apple muffins a try.

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