Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Each muffin features a soft, spiced pumpkin exterior and a luscious cream cheese center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, these muffins capture the essence of fall in every bite. Whether paired with a warm beverage or enjoyed on their own, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a tablespoon of sugar until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add one tablespoon of cream cheese filling, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg