Honey & Goat Cheese Filled Fig Muffins Recipe

Name: Honey & Goat Cheese Filled Fig Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (Neufch) or ¾ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufch); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, grated; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2 cups white whole wheat flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg white; ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 cup low-fat buttermilk or 1 cup fat-free buttermilk; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 ¼ cups dried figs, chopped; 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar or 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

¾ cup soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (Neufch) or ¾ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufch)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, grated
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup low-fat buttermilk or 1 cup fat-free buttermilk
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ¼ cups dried figs, chopped
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar or 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 425F Line 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners or coat with cooking spray.
2
Thoroughly combine goat cheese (or cream cheese), honey, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
5
Lightly beat eggs and egg white in a medium bowl; add brown sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and whisk until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
6
Gradually whisk in buttermilk and oil until smooth.
7
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
8
Fold in figs.
9
Spoon half the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
10
Add 1 generous teaspoon of the reserved cheese filling to the center of each muffin, and cover with the remaining batter.
11
(The filling should not be visible.)
12
Sprinkle the muffins with sugar.
13
Bake the muffins until the edges start to brown and the tops spring back when gently pressed, 13 to 15 minutes.
14
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

1279

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (Neufch) or ¾ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufch), 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, grated, 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided, and more.

Yes, Honey & Goat Cheese Filled Fig Muffins 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Honey & Goat Cheese Filled Fig Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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