Posted by:  Connie   05-30-99 4:01 PM 
Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Muffins Cheesecakes 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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1/3 c Cream cheese 
2 tabl. Icing sugar 
1/3 c Butter, softened 
2/3 c Packed brown sugar 
1 Egg 
1 tsp. Grated orange rind 
2 c All-purpose flour 
2 tsp Baking powder 
1/4 tsp Salt 
2/3 c Milk 
1/3 c Strawberry jam 
2 tabl. Pecans, finely chopped, optional 
Preheat oven to 375.
Blend cream cheese with icing sugar; set aside. 
In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar; beat in egg and orange rind. 
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, stirring until just blended. Do not overmix. 
Spoon into large greased or paper-lined muffin tins, filling halfway to top. Add 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture and 1 tsp of jam to each; top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with nuts. 
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm to touch. Remove immediately from tins.