Baked Apple Crisp Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling
Tender, moist apple muffins filled with a creamy cream cheese center and topped with a crunchy oat and pecan streusel. These baked Apple Crisp Muffins are a delightful breakfast treat bursting with fall flavors.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: egg, milk, and oil. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, then gently fold in the chopped apples.
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In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese filling ingredients (cream cheese, maple syrup, orange zest, and nutmeg) until smooth. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the filling into the center of each muffin cup.
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For the streusel topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the chopped pecans. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the filled muffin cups.
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Bake for 16-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
