Cherry Cheesecake Muffins

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I found this in a muffin cookbook by canadian living. you can use different jams if you don't have cherry jam. They will freeze very well , just place in a zip lock bag or in an air tight container.

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Steps

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Blend cream cheese with icing sugar , set aside.

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In bowl cream the butter and brown sugar.

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Beat in egg and orange rind.

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Combine flour , baking powder and salt.

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Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.

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Stirring until blended but do not over mix.

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Spoon into large greased muffin tins , filling 1 / 2 way up.

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Add 1 tsp of the cream cheese mixture and 1 tsp of the jam to each.

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Top with remaining batter.

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Sprinkle with nuts.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes at 375 until firm to the touch.

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Remove from tins.

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Ingredients

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cream cheese, icing sugar, butter, brown sugar, egg, orange rind, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, milk, cherry jam, pecans