Carrot Cheesecake Muffins

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These yummy muffins are wonderful on the easter brunch spread but it doesn't have to be easter to enjoy them whenever you feel like it. Whats not to love about finding cheesecake" in your muffin?"

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Steps

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Blend cream cheese , 2 t.

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Granulated sugar and 1 / 2 teaspoons orange rind until thoroughly mixed and set aside until needed.

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Cream butter and brown sugar until light.

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Beat in eggs , orange juice concentrate and evaporated milk.

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Stir in orange rind , carrot , raisins and walnuts and thoroughly blend.

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In a large bowl , combine flour , baking powder and cinnamon.

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Add carrot mixture and stir just until moistened.

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Spoon 2 t.

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Batter into each greased muffin tin.

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Spoon 1 t.

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Cream cheese mixture on top.

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Cover with remaining batter.

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Bake at 350f for 15-20 minutes.

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Ingredients

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butter, eggs, evaporated milk, carrots, walnuts, baking powder, cream cheese, brown sugar, frozen orange juice concentrate, orange rind, raisins, flour, cinnamon, sugar