Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins (New Zealand)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1
Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins (New Zealand) recipe with creamy cheesecake filling and chocolate chips inside moist muffins.
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

75 g cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg ( beaten )
60 g butter ( melted )
1 cup milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
233
Sugar
16g
Fat
9g
Double Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins (New Zealand) are unique and indulgent dessert options for any time of the day, whether it's a morning coffee or a late-night snack. The creamy cheesecake filling and chocolate chips provide a decadent flavor to the moist muffins. Made with simple ingredients, they can easily be baked with children and for any special occasion. Moreover, these muffins can be stored for several days and easily reheated for a delicious and quick breakfast or snack.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C and grease or line 12 muffin cups in a muffin tin.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 2 tbsp sugar until smooth, then set aside.
3.In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
4.In another smaller bowl, combine beaten egg, melted butter and milk. Stir wet ingredients gently into the dry ingredients until they are just combined.
5.Fold in chocolate chips. Fill muffin cups halfway with the mixture. Dollop a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the muffins. Cover the batter with the remaining muffin mixture until the cups are full.
6.Bake for 20 minutes or until the muffins are firm and cheesecake begins to turn golden. Cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the tin and serving warm or cold.

PROS

These muffins are easily customizable, so you can play around with the toppings and make them more visually appealing.
The cheesecake filling is an absolute show stopper, and the muffins are incredibly easy to make.

CONS

The calories in these muffins can easily stack up with ingredients like chocolate chips, cream cheese, and sugar.
While they can be eaten as a special treat, they shouldn’t be incorporated into a regular diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cream cheese filling in these muffins is a good source of protein and calcium. The cocoa in this recipe is rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower blood pressure. It can also improve blood flow, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

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