PEACH-FILLED MUFFINS

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I altered an existing recipe to suit my family's taste and added the almond topping for a bit of crunch. For a change of taste with equally great results, use cherry preserves.-Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture just until moistened., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Drop 2 teaspoons preserves into center of each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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