Cream Cheese Sweet Potato Muffins (Printer View)

Soft muffins with sweet potato, cheddar, and cream cheese finished with a salty pretzel-inspired crunch—perfect for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Sweet Potato

01 - 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/2 cup milk
11 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Cheese & Cream Cheese

14 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
15 - 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed and cold

→ Topping

16 - 1/3 cup water
17 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
18 - 1 tablespoon pretzel salt or coarse sea salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil and salt. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and smoked paprika.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt or sour cream, melted butter, and honey until fully incorporated.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Fold roasted sweet potato, grated cheddar, and cubed cream cheese into the batter.
07 - Distribute batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
08 - Dissolve baking soda in water. Brush muffin tops generously with the solution and sprinkle with pretzel salt or coarse sea salt.
09 - Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
10 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors
  • Pretzel-inspired topping adds crunch and uniqueness
02 -
  • Contains wheat, milk, and eggs—check all labels if you have allergies
  • Substitute sweet potato with butternut squash for a tasty variation
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or your muffins won't be as fluffy
  • Add fresh herbs like chives or thyme to the batter for extra flavor

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