Description
Funfetti cheesecake muffins bring colorful celebration to classic breakfast treats with creamy, sprinkle-studded goodness. Sweet bakery magic combines nostalgic childhood memories and grown-up dessert sophistication you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Mixing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for garnish)
Topping and Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Extra rainbow sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, including flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gently incorporate melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniform. Delicately fold in rainbow sprinkles, maintaining a light touch to prevent overmixing.
- Create the cheesecake filling by blending softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and additional sprinkles until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the prepared batter. Carefully deposit a teaspoon of cheesecake filling into the center of each muffin, then cover with remaining batter until the liners are approximately three-quarters full.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick near the muffin’s edge; it should emerge clean when the muffins are fully baked.
- Craft a simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth. After the muffins have completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and generously sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sprinkles with vibrant colors that won’t bleed or lose their color during baking, ensuring a visually appealing and festive final product.
- Use room temperature ingredients like cream cheese and eggs to create a smoother, more consistent cheesecake filling that blends seamlessly into the muffin batter.
- Gently fold sprinkles into the batter to prevent color bleeding and maintain their distinct appearance, which adds a playful burst of color to each bite.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the texture remains light and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg