Cheesecake-Poppy Seed Muffins

Cheesecake-Poppy Seed Muffins combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the delightful crunch of poppy seeds, creating a unique and delicious treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cheesecake-Poppy Seed Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the lemon zest. Drizzle the butter mixture over the muffin batter.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.