Description
A tender muffin bursting with tart apple bits and swirls of velvety cheesecake, finished with a crunchy cinnamon-oat topping that shatters with each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled diced apples
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cold diced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, then fold in the diced apples.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup.
- In a small bowl beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy, then drop about one teaspoon of cheesecake filling atop the batter in each cup.
- Divide the remaining batter evenly over the filling layer in each muffin cup.
- In another bowl combine the oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, ground cinnamon, and cold diced butter; rub with your fingertips until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat crisp topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean around the edges. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a microwave or toaster oven for a warm treat.
- Tart apples like Granny Smith hold their texture best in this recipe.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins light and tender.