enjoy these rich, moist chocolaty black and white muffins, filled with a creamy cheesecake filling. They oh so delicious and would make a perfect treat for your weekend breakfast table.
What could be more delicious than my black and white muffins? Warm from the oven the rich chocolate muffin filled with cheesecake is a great way to say to good morning to loved ones. You can even set them up to bake the night before to make life easier.
Sunday Morning I woke up craving chocolate, I knew I must be feeling better! I haven’t made anything for breakfast for the past few weekends so it felt good to get up with enough energy to bake. I try to find recipes that don’t take a lot of time to make, I get up earlier than Lisa and that usually gives me enough time to get something in the oven.
This morning I knew exactly what I wanted to make, years ago one company I worked for had a coffee shop and I had to officially become a Barista to oversee the operation, along with the coffee end of the operation, there were incredible baked goods daily, and one of my favorites was always a black and white muffin! Rich moist chocolate with creamy cheesecake filling….sigh
I haven’t made these in years and couldn’t find my recipe, but did find one from King Arthur’s Flour, and since that is my favorite flour, I thought I would give it a try. I have to say that I was not disappointed, the muffins were rich, moist and oh so chocolaty, the perfect base for my cheesecake filling.
I would recommend mixing the dry ingredients beforehand. In fact, make two, store them in ziplock bags, date them and then in the morning when you get up it’s almost no work at all to have freshly baked muffins! I did not add the espresso powder to the muffins because I wanted the chocolate flavor to be the focus of the muffin.
If the cream cheese filling isn’t for you, but you’d love a good chocolate muffin this recipe is for you, just add some chocolate chips and walnuts and they come out like brownie muffins. I only made half a batch of the cream cheese filling and made some smaller muffins with white chocolate chips and walnuts, they were delicious, like a cakey brownie!
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If you enjoyed my Black and White Muffins you might also like my Blueberry Museli Muffins.
enjoy these rich, moist chocolaty black and white muffins, filled with a creamy cheesecake filling. They oh so delicious and would make a perfect treat for your weekend breakfast table.
- 2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon espresso powder{optional}*
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (8 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) melted
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a large muffin pan with paper or use a vegetable spray to coat the cups.
- In the bowl of your mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla and sugar and whip until smooth and creamy.
- Place Cheesecake filling in a pastry bag, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, salt.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and vinegar.
- Add the wet ingredients, along with the melted butter, to the dry ingredients, stirring to blend; don't over mix the muffins, its okay if there are some lumps.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- With your pastry bag full of cheesecake filling, place the tip of the pastry bag into the top of the batter and squeeze in enough to increase the volume of the muffin by about a quarter of the original size.*
- Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven, and allow to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
*I did find the muffins a little sweet, which takes away from the chocolate flavor, I would cut back the sugar to one cup. *I didn't add the espresso powder, with the cream cheese filling I wanted the chocolate to be the only other flavor, If I omitted the cheesecake filling I would have definitely used the espresso powder. *you can smooth over the chocolate muffin batter to completely enclose the cheesecake filling or leave it open at the top the way I did.
Kim - Liv Life says
March 17, 2013 at 11:15 amOh my goodness… cheesecake filling? You have my heart!! Glad you are feeling better.
Chef Dennis says
March 20, 2013 at 5:07 amIt such a nice combination Kim, I hope you give it a try!
Mirjana says
March 28, 2012 at 3:56 pmVery nice..i lovethem..
Eri says
November 4, 2011 at 10:51 amI’ve never seen anything like this before! They look gorgeous!
Emily @ Life on Food says
October 30, 2011 at 2:17 pmThese are super cute! I love black and white cookies. I couldn’t think of a better way to start off the day.
Margaret Murphy Tripp says
October 18, 2011 at 7:42 pmWow-wow-wow…..looks good and I love sweet things for breakfast!
Bestfoodies says
October 12, 2011 at 5:34 pmDennis, I just had to “Pin” this to Pinterest….they looks so delicious! My daughter loves cupcakes so this will be fun to make for her and anything that involves cream cheese and chocolate are right up our alley.
bunkycooks says
October 12, 2011 at 7:17 amCheesecake and chocolate…oh, goodness! Love that combination. BTW, congrats on your nomination! Very exciting. 🙂
naomi says
October 12, 2011 at 2:13 amMy kind of breakfast! Wow. Great recipe and how lucky are you guys to enjoy to kick start your day!!!
sorina says
October 12, 2011 at 2:06 amthanks for sharing the recipe – looks delicious!!!! You have one for me, of course 🙂 !!!
lovely idea – congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mary says
October 11, 2011 at 11:29 pmThese muffins look awesome. With the cheesecake, I’m thinking they definitely qualify as a dessert for me. (Not that it would stop me from loving them for breakfast!)
I just voted for you in both categories. You are definitely one of my favorite blogs!
Jen says
October 11, 2011 at 10:40 pmFresh muffins are my favorite way to wake up! Anyday of the week… congrats on your nominations – already voted for you! x2!
torviewtoronto and createwithmom says
October 11, 2011 at 7:25 pmdeliciously done black and white muffins looks neat
Megan says
October 11, 2011 at 5:54 pmHI Dennis – I can’t decide, brownie muffins or cheesecake filling. Oh goodness. ~ Amazing. Yum. Can’t stop drooling.
Christine says
October 11, 2011 at 3:20 pmCongrats on Foodbuzz top 9!
mangiabella says
October 11, 2011 at 2:44 pmthese look so decadent…i’m craving some chocolate too 🙂 and I loved the flan and gelato post….do you know I have NEVER had gelato before???? I know, it’s a crime, one might even consider it cruel and unusual punishment…..sending warm wishes your way sweet friend
Brooks at Cakewalker says
October 11, 2011 at 1:18 pmChef, I have never seen a black-and-white muffin before and I’m glad you’ve shared a recipe here. I also appreciate the notes you provided regarding your experience in making them.
You are a generous and gifted man…I’m so happy for your double Foodbuzz nominations because they are well-deserved. I’ll be looking for the boxes to tick next to your name on the ballot. Best wishes good man!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
October 11, 2011 at 2:06 pmEven as a non-chocolate person I am drawn to these because of the cream cheese in the center. They look rich and decadent for sure. I think I’d leave the espresso in there. I love the combination of coffee and chocolate and cream cheese. Fantastic baking, Chef.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
October 11, 2011 at 12:07 pmWow, Dennis! These muffins look incredibly delicious, especially with that cheesecake filling! What a wonderful recipe and piece of nostalgia for you. Thanks for sharing!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
October 11, 2011 at 11:39 amI am such a sucker for muffins! I can’t wait to try these, they sound amazing! I know my 6 year old will love them too! Voted for you!
Rachel says
October 11, 2011 at 10:14 amNow that’s a muffin! Cheesecake in a muffin sounds so extravagant I might have to eat it for dessert.
Kim Bee says
October 11, 2011 at 10:14 amOkay so I’ve been M.I.A. lately so here goes:
Congrats on your foodbuzz nominations.
Congrats on top 9!
Am in love with this muffin. Gorgeous and tasty is the best combination in my book. Glad you are doing better. I’ve never checked out the King Arthur Flour site before so I now have it bookmarked. Have a great week Chef Dennis!
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
October 11, 2011 at 9:44 amI’m cheesecake and chocolate obsessed so I just LOVE these muffins. I wish I had one or two of three for breakfast right now. They look incredible! 🙂
Congrats on the nominations and on Top 9! 🙂
Chef D says
October 11, 2011 at 9:52 amthanks Lindsey, and congratulations on your nomination for best baking, you certainly deserve that award!
Jackie says
October 11, 2011 at 8:27 amChef Dennis,
These cupcakes touched my soul!!
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Laurie @SimplyScratch says
October 11, 2011 at 8:03 amYou got my vote! Cheers!
Elyse @The Cultural Dish says
October 11, 2011 at 7:13 amThese are so beautiful and the flavors… mmmm…. King Arthur has always been great so I’m glad their recipe worked out for you!
Sandra says
October 11, 2011 at 6:08 amCongratulations Chef!
Elin says
October 11, 2011 at 3:56 amOink Oink…I want some !!! trottering around and around in hunger 🙂
Have KIV this mmmm can’t wait for the Piggies to be back so that I can bake these mouthwatering muffins for them. One loves chocolate and one loves cheese so these black and white muffins will suit them both :)Have a nice day Piggy Chef 🙂
Regards,
Elin
Becky says
October 11, 2011 at 3:21 amCongrats on the top 9 today! Your muffins look so good, especially with the cream cheese filling. I have filled muffins with jam before, but never cream cheese. thanks for the tip to mix the dry ingredients beforehand. makes for a quicker breakfast!
janet@fromcupcakestocaviar says
October 11, 2011 at 12:52 amDennis, these sound amazing! Definitely deserving of the top nine that they got! My family loves muffins and well, I am a chocolate addict so I will be trying this recipe for sure! Thanks 🙂
Christine says
October 10, 2011 at 10:38 pmChocolate and cheesecake together… great combo.
foodie @ tastingspot says
October 10, 2011 at 11:38 pmthese look great… nice pictures as well… i will give them a try over the weekend
kita says
October 10, 2011 at 9:25 pmOooh I may have to borrow this one Chef. I haven’t made a muffin in too long and these look like they could really hit the spot!
Jill | Dulce Dough says
October 10, 2011 at 8:48 pmOh I so love cream cheese surprises! Great idea to mix up the dry ingredients to have on hand!
Kankana says
October 10, 2011 at 7:54 pmWho can deny a chocolate muffin right and specially when you fill it with a cheesy filling. Looks so delicious.
Laney says
October 10, 2011 at 5:17 pmThese are some fancy looking muffins! I find your notes very helpful- I have been trying to make chocolate muffins/ brownies for a while now but a lot of recipes call for espresso powder which I don’t usually have at home. Now that I have an amazing recipe to turn to, I might never get around to purchasing espresso powder!! 🙂
Liz says
October 10, 2011 at 5:43 pmI’d faint if my hubby had something baking in the oven when I got up 🙂 He’s still a keeper…just much better at dishes than cooking. Your muffins look incredible…the cheesecake filling pushes these over the top. Bravo, my friend~
Kaitlin says
October 10, 2011 at 3:50 pmAny day that started with one of these muffins would have to be an awesome day 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
October 10, 2011 at 3:31 pmhow cool!! love this!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
October 10, 2011 at 3:18 pmThese muffins are just fabulous! Chocolate and cheesecake has to be one of the best combinations ever!
Mike@The Culinary Lens says
October 10, 2011 at 2:54 pmSometimes I look at your recipes and not only are they good as they are but they have a tendency to set me thinking about all kinds of possibilites.
Chef D says
October 10, 2011 at 3:05 pmThank you, that’s a great compliment!
Kate@Diethood says
October 10, 2011 at 2:34 pmOh my… I love these! Especially the filling! 🙂
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
October 10, 2011 at 1:57 pmThese look so delicious!!
Maggie says
October 10, 2011 at 12:31 pmWhat a decadant breakfast! King Arthur has never let me down yet; I’ll have to try this soon!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
October 10, 2011 at 12:06 pmThese look delicious, wish I had one right now 🙂
RavieNomNoms says
October 10, 2011 at 11:45 am“If cream cheese filling isn’t for you”..PISH POSH! How could it not be?! This is an AMAZING breakfast…wow. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to these? They are so yummy looking and I am sure they taste even better!
Joy says
October 10, 2011 at 10:35 amThe muffins look great.
Tes says
October 10, 2011 at 10:13 amWow these muffin look so fun and amazing 🙂 I will definitely try this 🙂
Kimmi says
October 10, 2011 at 9:45 amThese muffins look so great. I bet they taste even better.
Sandra says
October 10, 2011 at 7:48 amOh yeah the creamy filling is for me.
Jessica | Oh Cake says
October 10, 2011 at 7:41 amThese would go so great with the pumpkin-caramel coffee I’m drinking right now. I like the idea about mixing the dry ingredients ahead of time. Do you think the finished product would freeze well or get too dry?
Chef D says
October 10, 2011 at 7:58 amI think if you wanted the cheese filling to stay moist, I would keep it covered, not let any of it show, the air is what’s going to dry it out, but if its fully enclosed it should hold up better.
Jill @ MadAboutMacarons says
October 10, 2011 at 7:21 amWow! What a way to start the day. Lisa is a lucky lady! Glad to hear you’re getting the energy back and way to go with these cheesecakey muffin winners.
The Kitchen Noob says
October 10, 2011 at 5:44 amOoooo! I’m already thinkin’ Thanksgiving and Christmas morning. 🙂
Tina@flourtrader says
October 10, 2011 at 4:59 amI do like the flavor combo in these muffins. Funny that we always fill cupcakes-very creative that you decided on filling muffins. This is a must try and I am glad you posted this. Well done.
dudut @mytwistedrecipe says
October 9, 2011 at 10:55 pmthis looks sooo yummy! thanks for sharing the recipe Chef! i’ll definitely do this sometime 🙂
Baking Serendipity says
October 9, 2011 at 10:32 pmI love this cream cheese filling…and chocolate for breakfast sounds heavenly. It’d be a special treat in my house 🙂 Hope you’ve had a great weekend!
Frank says
October 9, 2011 at 9:50 pmWow, I have to say, that cheesecake filling looks incredible. Moist and cheesy… and encased in chocolate goodness. I’m going to have to search these out!
Katie @ BloomEveryday says
October 9, 2011 at 9:32 pmThese looks fabulous! Love your recipes and blog – such inventive and delicious looking recipes. 🙂
Alida says
October 9, 2011 at 9:18 pmThis reminds me of my recipe for black bottom cupcakes, which I absolutely love. Your recipe sounds incredible…love the idea of chocolate and cheesecake for breakfast!
Baker Street says
October 9, 2011 at 10:11 pmOoh! Filled with cheesecake! I’m in! Looks lovely D! Are there any leftovers?
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
October 9, 2011 at 8:43 pmI’ve never heard of this muffin. I’m sure glad I like to try new things though! 🙂
Foodness Gracious says
October 9, 2011 at 8:40 pmCream cheese is a great addition to muffins, I actually made some pumpkin recently which were supposed to have cream cheese and I thought I’d be smart and use mascarpone…epic fail 🙁 Next time I’ll stick to the cream cheese.
Take care…
Ann says
October 9, 2011 at 8:14 pmDelicious! who doesn’t love chocolate and cheesecake together?! I’m glad you’re feeling better and a big cup of coffee with these muffins would be delicious!