Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins

by Maria March 18, 2024, 10:29 pm 1.6k Views

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins

Indulge in these Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins, made with a rich cream cheese and butter mixture swirled into cocoa-infused batter, studded with milk chocolate chips. They're moist, decadent, and perfect for any chocolate lover!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking, Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Muffins

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 24

Total Time: 39

Servings: muffins

Equipment

- Muffin tin

Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment

Wire Rack

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 g), at room temperature
1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup buttermilk (61 g), at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (167 g)
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (79 g)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips (182 g), reserving a few for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Top each muffin with a few reserved chocolate chips.
Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins are a chocolate lover's dream. The creamy texture from the cream cheese pairs perfectly with the rich cocoa flavor, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for the ultimate indulgence.