Maple-Cranberry Muffins With Goat Cheese Filling

Name: Maple-Cranberry Muffins With Goat Cheese Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces, weight Plain Goat Cheese, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Dried Cranberries; 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup; 1/4 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract; 2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 2 whole Eggs; 1 whole Egg White; 1/2 cups Pure Maple Syrup; 1 teaspoon Maple Extract; 1 cup Skim, Low-fat, Or Non-dairy Milk; 1/3 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 1 cup Unsweetened Dried Cranberries

Servings: persons

3 ounces, weight Plain Goat Cheese, Softened
2 Tablespoons Dried Cranberries
1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 whole Eggs
1 whole Egg White
1/2 cups Pure Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Maple Extract
1 cup Skim, Low-fat, Or Non-dairy Milk
1/3 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1 cup Unsweetened Dried Cranberries

1
Preheat oven to 425F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners, or coat with cooking spray.
2
Thoroughly combine the softened goat cheese, 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries, 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and egg white. Add in the 1/2 cup maple syrup, maple extract, milk, and applesauce. Whisk until smooth.
5
Add the wet ingredients into the dry, stir until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries.
6
Spoon half of the batter into each of the prepared muffin cups. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture to the center of each muffin, and cover the goat cheese with the remaining batter. The muffin cups will be full, and the goat cheese filling should not be visible.
7
Bake the muffins for 13-15 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let cool completely.

560

kcal

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Fat

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3 ounces, weight Plain Goat Cheese, Softened, 2 Tablespoons Dried Cranberries, 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup, 1/4 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Maple-Cranberry Muffins With Goat Cheese Filling 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!