Pear Date Muffins With Neufchatel Frosting Recipe

Name: Pear Date Muffins With Neufchatel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, chopped; ½ cup pear, finely diced; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon ginger; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup water, heated; ½ cup brown sugar, plus 2 tbs; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted; 2 cups icing sugar, to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese; ⅓ cup butter, softened; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup dates, chopped
½ cup pear, finely diced
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water, heated
½ cup brown sugar, plus 2 tbs
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
2 cups icing sugar, to taste
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
2
Grease a 12 cup muffin tin or line with muffin cups.
3
Mix chopped dates, finely chopped pears, 1 tsp vanilla, spices and hot water together.
4
Set aside until cooled.
5
Cream 4 tbs butter, canola oil & brown sugar together until light.
6
Add fruit mix to butter mix and stir until just combined.
7
Add flour and mix until combined.
8
Bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (approx.
9
20-25 minutes).
10
Leave to cool in the tray for 5 to 10 minutes.
11
Allow to cool further and then frost once completely cooled.
12
To make frosting:.
13
Combine icing sugar, Neufchatel cheese, 1/3 cup butter and 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla.
14
Beat until smooth.
15
Spread onto cooled muffins.

934

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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

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.

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: 1 cup dates, chopped, ½ cup pear, finely diced, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, Pear Date Muffins With Neufchatel Frosting 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!

Pear Date Muffins With Neufchatel Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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