Cream Cheese-Stuffed Muffins with Matcha Chocolate Trees
Delightful muffins filled with creamy cheese and decorated with chocolatey matcha trees, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Muffin Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar granulated
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup milk room temperature
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened room temperature
- 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 your muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add milk and mix until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Assembling Muffins
- Pour batter into muffin cups, filling halfway. Add a dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center, then cover with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Decorating
- Mix matcha powder into melted chocolate, pipe tree shapes onto parchment paper, and let set.
- Once muffins have cooled, decorate with matcha chocolate trees.
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Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container; they can be frozen for up to three months. Warm muffins enhance the experience.