Cream Cheese-Stuffed Muffins with Matcha Chocolate Trees
Delightful muffins filled with creamy cream cheese and topped with whimsical matcha chocolate trees.
Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Matcha Chocolate Trees
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the milk and combine until smooth.
- Carefully add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Baking
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with muffin batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, and cover with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Making Matcha Chocolate Trees
- Mix matcha powder into the melted chocolate until smooth.
- Transfer to a piping bag and pipe small tree shapes onto parchment paper.
- Let them set for 15-20 minutes, using the fridge to speed up the process.
Serving
- Once muffins are cooled, top with matcha chocolate trees.
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Notes
For an extra special touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store muffins in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to three months.