Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the ultimate autumn treat, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, making them irresistible!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or roasted)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese with a touch of sugar until smooth.
- Spoon batter into each muffin liner, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added moisture, consider incorporating applesauce or an extra egg. Experiment with spices like ginger or cloves for extra flavor. Store muffins in an airtight container for up to three days.