Pomegranate Cream Cheese Surprise Muffins Recipe

Name: Pomegranate Cream Cheese Surprise Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1-1/4 cups pomegranate seeds; 2 teaspoons coarse sugar

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
2 teaspoons coarse sugar

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. For filling, mix first four ingredients until blended.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together first five muffin ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in pomegranate seeds.
3
Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with batter. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
4
Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 18-22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate Cream Cheese Surprise 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.

Pomegranate Cream Cheese Surprise Muffins

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