Kiwifruit Muffins Recipe

Cornmeal and whole wheat flour add texture and a healthy touch to kiwifruit muffins.

Prep Time: 15 minutes                     

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

 Ingredients:

•3/4 cup white flour

•1/2 cup whole wheat flour

•1/2 cup cornmeal

•3 tsp. baking powder

•1/2 cup sugar

•1/2 cup vegetable oil

•2 eggs

•1/2 cup milk•1/2 cup kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. /180 degrees C. Prepare pan: 9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake or spring form pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides, lined with parchment paper.

Filling:

In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in kiwi puree, flour, lime juice, and vanilla. Pour into prepared cheesecake pan. Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until the top is light brown and the center has a slight jiggle to it. Cool on a rack for 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before decorating.

Decoration:

Place sliced kiwis on top of cheesecake. In a small saucepan, bring apricot preserves to medium heat. Press through a sieve. Brush on top of kiwis. This will keep the fruit looking fresh.

Source: http://homecooking.about.com/od/muffinrecipes/r/blmuff24.htm