Carrot Cake Muffins With Cheesecake Filling (Lite) Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Muffins With Cheesecake Filling (Lite)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheese filling; 4 ounces fat free cream cheese; 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute; 1 teaspoon orange extract; Muffin Batter; 1 tablespoon light butter, softened; 2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice concentrate; 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 carrot, finely grated; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

Cheese filling
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon orange extract
Muffin Batter
1 tablespoon light butter, softened
2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 carrot, finely grated
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Spray bakers joy into 6 Jumbo (or 12 regular) muffin tins and set aside. In a small bowl, blend cheese filling ingredients until thoroughly mixed and set aside.
2
In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, orange juice concentrate and half and half. Stir in carrots to incorporate.
3
In a seperate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to batter and mix well. Fold in the pecans.
4
Spoon batter 1/3 full into each of the muffin tins. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture into the center, then cover with remaining batter. Bake for 16-18 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheese filling, 4 ounces fat free cream cheese, 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute, 1 teaspoon orange extract, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake Muffins With Cheesecake Filling (Lite) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake Muffins With Cheesecake Filling (Lite)

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