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Apricot and Cheese Danish Muffins Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 16 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 26 minutes

Description:

These delightful muffins conceal a delightful surprise within – a combination of jam and cream cheese, eliminating the need for additional butter. Perfect for a leisurely brunch, breakfast buffets, or as a sweet treat any time of the day!

Recipe Category:

Quick Breads

Keywords:

Breads, Breakfast, Dessert, Cheese, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 2588.1
• Fat Content: 129.6g
• Saturated Fat Content: 38.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 550.7mg
• Sodium Content: 2051.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 330.1g
• Fiber Content: 19.6g
• Sugar Content: 109.2g
• Protein Content: 62.6g

Yield:

Makes 1 dozen muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup oat bran
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
• 1 cup jam (apricot or your favorite flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.

2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the oat bran and light brown sugar until well combined, then set aside.

3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Mix batter: Gradually pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be moistened but slightly lumpy.

5. Prepare cream cheese: Cut the cream cheese into 12 equal pieces.

6. Assemble muffins: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about one-third full. Next, add about 1 tablespoon of jam on top of the batter in each cup, followed by one piece of cream cheese.

7. Add remaining batter: Spoon the remaining batter over the jam and cream cheese in each cup until they are about two-thirds full.

8. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

These Apricot and Cheese Danish Muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Simply reheat them briefly in the microwave or oven before serving if desired. Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet jam and creamy cheese in every bite!