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Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins

Cozy Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins to Brighten Your Day

These Apple Crisp Cheesecake Muffins blend spiced apple goodness and creamy cheesecake, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 cup cooking oats use rolled oats for a similar bite
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can replace with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter coconut oil as a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup milk consider almond or oat milk for dairy-free
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese brick-style is best for stability
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can use sugar substitutes for lower calories
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract adds warmth and flavor
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat topping for crispy finish, can add chopped nuts
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sugar alternative for healthier option

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Muffin Batter Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, and room temperature milk until smooth.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to create a thick batter without overmixing.
Cheesecake Filling Instructions
  1. In another bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
Combine and Layer Instructions
  1. Gradually add dry muffin batter to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. Spoon muffin batter into each cup, add a dollop of cheesecake filling, and top with more muffin batter.
Bake Instructions
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes, checking for golden-brown tops and clean toothpicks.
Cool and Glaze Instructions
  1. Cool muffins in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. Prepare vanilla glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of milk and drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and avoid overmixing the batter.

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