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Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins

Irresistible Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins for Cozy Mornings

Delight in Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins, the perfect fall treat combining spiced apples and creamy cheesecake for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Cooking Oats or rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or oil for vegan
  • 2 large Eggs or applesauce for vegan
  • 1 cup Milk dairy-free option: almond or soy
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese vegan option available
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar add more for extra sweetness
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or sugar substitute
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1/2 cup Cooking Oats
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in the milk slowly, then combine with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. For the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  6. Layer muffin batter followed by cheesecake filling and then more muffin batter in each cup.
  7. Create the crisp topping by mixing oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter; sprinkle over the muffins.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for the glaze; drizzle over cooled muffins.
  10. Serve and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing for softer muffins. Experiment with spices for added flavor.

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