Sweet Potato Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling

Name: Sweet Potato Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cups sucanat (organic) or 2 cups light brown sugar; 4 large eggs (organic); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (organic); 1 cup applesauce (organic); 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree (organic); 3 cups flour (organic); 1/4 cup ground flax seeds (organic); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon (organic); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (organic); 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (organic); cinnamon sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sucanat (organic) or 2 cups light brown sugar
4 large eggs (organic)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (organic)
1 cup applesauce (organic)
1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree (organic)
3 cups flour (organic)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds (organic)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon (organic)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (organic)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened (organic)
cinnamon sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F In the meantime, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Sucanat is grainier than sugar and won't cream the same way-it'll work fine so long as the sucanat and butter are well mixed.
2
Add eggs, vanilla, applesauce and sweet potato to butter-sugar combo and mix well on low speed.
3
Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly add to the wet ingredients while continuing to mix on low speed.
4
Fill each well of a greased, 1-ounce mini muffin tray half way. Add a 1/4 tsp dollop of cream cheese on top of batter. Finish filling each well to the rim. Sprinkle each muffin with cinnamon sugar.
5
Bake for 18-20 minutes. Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for some cream cheese filling)! Sprinkle some more cinnamon sugar on top. Allow muffins to cool in tray for about 5 minutes. Finish cooling on a baking rack.

1286

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

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.
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: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 cups sucanat (organic) or 2 cups light brown sugar, 4 large eggs (organic), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (organic), and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Muffins With Cream 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!