Cherry Cheesecake Muffins

1/3 c Cream cheese

2 tb Icing sugar

1/3 c Butter, softened

2/3 c Packed brown sugar

1 ea Egg

1 ts Grated orange rind

2 c All-purpose flour

2 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Salt

2/3 c Milk

1/3 c Whole cherry jam

2 tb Pecans, finely chopped

Optional Blend cream cheese with icing sugar; set aside. 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 muffin tins, filling halfway to top. Add 1 ts of the cream cheese mixture and 1 ts of the jam to each; top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake in 375 F over for 25-30 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove immediately from tins.