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Cinnamon Cheesecake Muffins for Beginners

These delightful Cinnamon Cheesecake Muffins are perfect for beginners who want to take their baking skills to the next level. These moist muffins feature a creamy cheesecake center with a hint of cinnamon, making them a delicious treat for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin tin
  • 12 Paper liners optional
  • 3 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spoon or spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Electric mixer optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Fill each muffin cup about halfway with muffin batter. Then, drop a spoonful of the cheesecake filling into the center of each muffin.
  • Top the cheesecake filling with more muffin batter until each cup is nearly full.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a twist, you can add chocolate chips or nuts to the muffin batter.
Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw them at room temperature before enjoying.