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Orange Crumble Cream Cheese Muffins

Orange Crumble Cream Cheese Muffins

Orange Crumble Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful blend of bright citrus flavor and creamy sweetness, perfect for any time of day. These moist muffins are topped with an irresistible crumble and a luscious cream cheese glaze, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The combination of fresh orange juice and zest provides a vibrant taste that elevates every bite. Whether served at brunch or enjoyed as a sweet treat, these muffins are sure to impress!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup orange preserves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (for crumble topping)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for orange drizzle)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for orange drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. For the crumble topping, mix flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, milk, oil, orange zest, and juice until combined.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently; fill muffin cups halfway with batter and add a teaspoon of orange preserves in the center.
  5. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle crumble topping over each muffin.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown; cool before adding the cream cheese glaze.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with plant-based milk and use dairy-free cream cheese.

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