Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate muffins with a creamy cheesecake center. These Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Muffins are a delightful treat for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
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Muffins:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare muffin batter: In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Make cheesecake filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin liners: Layer chocolate batter and cheesecake filling in muffin liners.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Best served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
