How to Make Rhubarb Cheesecake Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love the tangy-sweet flavor of rhubarb and the creamy richness of cheesecake, these Rhubarb Cheesecake Muffins are a true delight. The combination of the tart rhubarb and the decadent cheesecake filling makes for a mouthwatering treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.

These muffins are a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake, with the addition of rhubarb giving them a unique and refreshing taste. They are guaranteed to be a hit with your fr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla butter and nut flavoring
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced rhubarb

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar for filling together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon for topping in another bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Mix brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla butter and nut flavoring together in a separate bowl; add dry ingredients and mix until blended. Stir in rhubarb.
  • Fill liners about 1/3 full with muffin batter. Add 1 tablespoon filling to each muffin. Add batter to completely cover the filling. Sprinkle each muffin with topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out mostly clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 223mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg