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Rhubarb Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Rhubarb Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Rhubarb Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful summer treat with a creamy surprise in the center. The combination of sweet peaches, tangy rhubarb, and rich cream cheese makes for a perfect dessert.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh or canned peaches (drained if canned)

For the cream cheese filling:

  • 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter with sugar and honey until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and milk until well combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in rhubarb and peaches.
  6. Make cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese filling ingredients until smooth.
  7. Assemble and bake: Spoon batter into liners, add cream cheese filling, cover with more batter, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
  8. Cool and serve: Cool cupcakes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe peaches for best flavor.
  • Store cupcakes refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey before serving.