Description

Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Funfetti Muffins! Bursting with color and flavor, each fluffy muffin is stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and topped with vibrant rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a fun snack during the day, these muffins are sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for garnish)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup powdered sugar
For glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla; stir until just combined. Gently fold in sprinkles.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; mix in vanilla and fold in more sprinkles.
Fill muffin liners halfway with batter, add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling, then top with more batter until three-quarters full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before glazing by whisking powdered sugar with milk; drizzle over muffins and garnish with extra sprinkles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
Calories: 215
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness. For added flavor variations, try incorporating citrus zest or flavored extracts.