Pralines N Cream Muffins
Indulge in the decadence of Pralines N Cream Muffins, where the rich, buttery flavor of chopped pecans meets the sweet swirl of caramel and a creamy center of luscious cream cheese. These bakery-style muffins are irresistibly moist and tender, crafted with a perfect balance of light brown sugar and vanilla for a touch of warmth in every bite. The easy-to-follow recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time and yields 12 muffins, making them ideal for brunch gatherings, afternoon treats, or dessert cravings. Topped with a caramel drizzle that caramelizes as it bakes and a hidden pocket of sweetened cream cheese, these muffins are a delightful twist on Southern-inspired pralines 'n cream desserts. Serve them warm or chilled, and enjoy a flavor explosion with every bite. Perfect for pecan lovers and anyone seeking a show-stopping muffin recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 0.33 cup caramel sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the wells with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if the batter is slightly lumpy.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans into the batter until evenly distributed.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.
Drizzle a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of caramel sauce over each muffin and use a toothpick to swirl it gently into the batter.
In a small bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese) comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 216.8 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.0 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 734 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 3091 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.4 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 677 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
