Description
Delightful red velvet cream cheese muffins blend rich cocoa and tangy cream cheese into a luxurious breakfast or dessert experience. Sweet crimson batter and silky filling promise pure indulgence that will satisfy your deepest pastry cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
Flavoring and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk the cream cheese mixture until silky and uniform, blending softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract, creating a luxurious filling that will be nestled within the muffins.
- Sift together dry ingredients like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a hint of salt to ensure a velvety, lump-free base for the muffin batter.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, and eggs, whisking until the liquid mixture achieves a consistent crimson hue and smooth texture.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal agitation to prevent overworking the batter, which could result in dense, tough muffins.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners, then carefully distribute half the red velvet batter into each compartment.
- Using a small spoon, delicately dollop the prepared cream cheese mixture into the center of each partially filled muffin cup, ensuring even placement.
- Cover the cream cheese center with remaining red velvet batter, completely encasing the filling and creating a surprise center.
- Slide the muffin tin into a preheated oven, baking until the tops rise and a toothpick inserted near the edge emerges clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and set their delicate structure.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing, which guarantees a silky filling.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richer, more decadent muffin centers that hold their shape beautifully.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese, maintaining the creamy texture while cutting calories.
- Create swirl variations by gently folding the cream cheese mixture into the batter instead of using it as a filling, giving muffins a marbled appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg