Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins – Sweet, Soft, and Irresistibly Comforting

These Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect blend of soft, fluffy cake and creamy, spiced filling. Every bite is rich with cinnamon sweetness and a luscious cream cheese surprise in the center. They’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—and they fill your kitchen with the most comforting aroma while baking. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these muffins are pure cozy indulgence in handheld form.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Gooey Cream Cheese Center: A rich, creamy surprise inside every muffin.
Cinnamon Bliss: Sweet, spiced flavor that feels like a bakery treat.
Moist & Tender: Soft crumb with just the right amount of sweetness.
Perfect Anytime: Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup low-fat milk
• ⅓ cup light butter or oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl (Optional):

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Muffin Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter (or oil), egg, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.

4. Assemble the Muffins
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup. Add 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with another spoonful of batter to cover. If using the cinnamon swirl, sprinkle a pinch on top of each muffin.

5. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean (avoid the cream cheese center when testing).

6. Cool & Serve
Allow muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm to enjoy that gooey cream cheese center.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 150
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fat: 6g
Protein: 4g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Keeps muffins light and fluffy.
• Warm Is Best: The cream cheese center is extra gooey when served fresh from the oven.
• Add Texture: Sprinkle chopped pecans or oats on top for a little crunch.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Why This Recipe Works

The tangy cream cheese filling balances the sweetness of the muffin, while cinnamon adds that warm, nostalgic flavor everyone loves. The moist crumb and gooey center make these muffins feel indulgent, yet they’re simple enough for an everyday treat.

Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins are a dreamy combination of soft cake, creamy filling, and sweet spice. Whether you bake them for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up, these muffins deliver bakery-quality flavor in every bite. One batch may not be enough—they disappear fast!