Grandma's Special Dutch Apple Cheese Muffins

Elevate your breakfast or snack game with Grandma's Special Dutch Apple Cheese Muffins! These tender, melt-in-your-mouth muffins combine the tart sweetness of Granny Smith apples with pockets of creamy, tangy cream cheese for a flavor-packed treat. Topped with a delicate crumble of brown sugar, rolled oats, and a hint of nutmeg, they deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins are irresistibly fragrant and comforting. Whether you’re serving them warm from the oven or as a make-ahead option, they’re an ideal choice for cozy mornings, brunch, or dessert. Quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes, these homemade muffins bring classic flavors with a modern twist straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:22 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
• 6 ounces Cream cheese (cut into small cubes)
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Rolled oats
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter. Add 2-3 small cubes of cream cheese to the center of each cup, gently pressing them into the batter.

Step 7

Sprinkle a small pinch of brown sugar, rolled oats, and ground nutmeg on top of each muffin for a crunchy, flavorful topping.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge of the muffin comes out clean (avoid the cream cheese center for the test as it will remain soft).

Step 9

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3503.4

Total Fat 175.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 828.5mg	0%
Sodium 2867.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 433.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 222.2g
Protein 59.4g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 589.5mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1236.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 48.9%