Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Each muffin is a perfect blend of spiced pumpkin and a creamy cream cheese filling, creating an irresistible treat that will warm your heart. Easy to make and delightful to share, they are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert during chilly autumn days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it well.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- Beat cream cheese until creamy in a separate bowl. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, then top with more pumpkin batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or chocolate chips. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individually wrapped for longer storage.