CARROT CAKE MUFFINS WITH CHEESECAKE FILLING (LITE)

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Although this yummy dessert does not meet the criteria for a 'Lite-Bleu' menu plan, it is still quite low in calories.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces fat free cream cheese
1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon light butter, softened
2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 carrot, finely grated
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray bakers joy into 6 Jumbo (or 12 regular) muffin tins and set aside. In a small bowl, blend cheese filling ingredients until thoroughly mixed and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, orange juice concentrate and half and half. Stir in carrots to incorporate.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to batter and mix well. Fold in the pecans.
  • Spoon batter 1/3 full into each of the muffin tins. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture into the center, then cover with remaining batter. Bake for 16-18 minutes.

Fiaz Marth
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


floyd thomas
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I love carrot cake and cheesecake, so I was excited to try this recipe. The muffins were easy to make and turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


BRAHIM Al alloui
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I made these muffins exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect! They were moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Zaid Zahid
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These muffins were a little dry for my taste, but the cheesecake filling was very good. I think I'll try adding some more oil or butter to the batter next time.


Samier Thaqurie
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out great! The carrot cake flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Selzing Gwamzing
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I made these muffins for my family and they loved them! The carrot cake flavor was perfect and the cheesecake filling was a nice surprise. I will definitely be making these again.


asmaa ahmed
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


MDALi. khan
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I love carrot cake and cheesecake, so I was excited to try this recipe. The muffins were easy to make and turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammadparyal Muhammadparyal
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I made these muffins exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect! They were moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Molefe Mpho
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These muffins were a little dry for my taste, but the cheesecake filling was very good. I think I'll try adding some more oil or butter to the batter next time.


REO FF GAMER
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Nathan Mitchell
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out great! The carrot cake flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Vanessa Alba Banegas Ortiz
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I made these muffins for my family and they loved them! The carrot cake flavor was perfect and the cheesecake filling was a nice surprise. I will definitely be making these again.


Deen Waaga
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These carrot cake muffins were a hit at my party! They were moist and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.