Description
Delight in these Keto Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins, a low-carb treat combining a tender, cinnamon-spiced muffin with a luscious cream cheese center. Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack, these muffins offer a satisfying blend of flavors and textures while fitting into a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon evenly to ensure consistent flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Make Batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; the batter should remain thick and slightly lumpy for optimal texture.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill each muffin cup halfway with the muffin batter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin, then top with more muffin batter to cover the cream cheese fully.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle this evenly over the tops of the assembled muffins to create a sweet cinnamon crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious keto-friendly snack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- The sugar content can be adjusted or substituted with keto-friendly sweeteners like erythritol to better fit ketogenic diets.
- If using a toothpick for testing doneness, avoid piercing the cream cheese center as it may result in a wet toothpick.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
