Description
Delight in these Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a crunchy topping for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter-melted
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith
- Gala…) peeled and diced into small 1/3 pieces
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 12 oz. brick-style cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the crisp topping until crumbly and set aside.
- Combine diced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl and toss to coat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and milk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about halfway.
- Add a layer of apple filling on top of the batter, followed by a dollop of cheesecake filling made by mixing cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Top each muffin with the crisp topping and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool before drizzling with vanilla icing made by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Feel free to use any variety of apples you prefer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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