Merken Indulge in the perfect fusion of flavors with these Moist Caramel Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins. Combining the comforting, classic taste of banana bread with a decadent, tangy cream cheese ribbon and rich caramel, these muffins are a gourmet treat that works beautifully for both a busy breakfast and a sophisticated dessert.
Merken The secret to these muffins lies in the contrast between the spiced banana batter and the creamy caramel filling. As they bake, the caramel melts into the cream cheese, creating a beautiful golden marble pattern that makes each muffin unique and visually stunning.
Ingredients
- For the Banana Muffin Batter:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup/240 g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For the Caramel Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Step 2
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Step 3
- In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 4
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Step 5
- For the caramel cream cheese swirl: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in caramel sauce.
- Step 6
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with banana batter. Add a heaping tablespoon of caramel cream cheese mixture on top of each. Swirl gently with a toothpick or knife for a marbled effect.
- Step 7
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 8
- Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
For an authentic touch, you can make your own caramel sauce by melting ½ cup sugar in a saucepan, adding 2 tbsp butter and ¼ cup cream, and stirring until smooth. Ensure your cream cheese and egg yolk are at room temperature to prevent lumps in the swirl mixture.
Varianten und Anpassungen
If you enjoy a bit of crunch, consider adding chopped toasted pecans or walnuts to the banana batter before folding in the dry ingredients. You can also substitute the caramel sauce with salted caramel for a more complex flavor profile.
Serviervorschläge
Serve these muffins warm to fully enjoy the gooey caramel texture. They pair excellently with a hot cup of coffee or cold milk. For long-term storage, these muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed at room temperature whenever you need a quick treat.
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With their beautiful marbling and rich flavors, these Caramel Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are guaranteed to impress anyone lucky enough to try them. Happy baking!
Fragen rund um das Rezept
- → Kann ich gefrorene Bananen verwenden?
Ja, aufgetaute gefrorene Bananen funktionieren ausgezeichnet. Überschüssige Flüssigkeit einfach vor dem Zerdrücken abgießen, damit der Teig nicht zu feucht wird.
- → Wie bewahre ich die Muffins am besten auf?
In einem luftdichten Behälter bei Raumtemperatur halten sie 2-3 Tage. Im Kühlschrank bleiben sie bis zu 5 Tage frisch. Zum Einfrieren bis zu 2 Monate in Gefrierbeuteln aufbewahren.
- → Kann ich die Karamellsauce selbst herstellen?
Absolut! Schmelze 100g Zucker in einer Pfanne, rühre 2 EL Butter und 60ml Sahne unter, bis die Masse glatt ist. Vor Verwendung abkühlen lassen.
- → Warum werden meine Muffins nicht luftig?
Zu starkes Rühren entwickelt Gluten und macht den Teig zäh. Die trockenen Zutaten nur vorsichtig unterfalten, bis sie gerade eben eingearbeitet sind. Kleine Klümpchen sind völlig in Ordnung.
- → Welche Nüsse passen am besten dazu?
Geröstete Pekannüsse oder Walnüsse harmonieren hervorragend mit Banane und Karamell. Etwa 80g gehackte Nüsse in den Teig einrühren oder als Topping aufstreuen.
- → Können diese Muffins glutenfrei zubereitet werden?
Ja, ersetze das Weizenmehl durch eine glutenfreie Mehlmischung im Verhältnis 1:1. Achte darauf, dass Xanthan oder ein anderes Bindemittel enthalten ist, um die richtige Konsistenz zu erhalten.