Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful fall treat that perfectly combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices with a rich cream cheese filling. These moist muffins are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Each bite offers a burst of pumpkin flavor complemented by creamy goodness, making them a family favorite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, youll fill your kitchen with the inviting scents of cinnamon and nutmeg in no time. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a special indulgence, serve them warm or at room temperature to enjoy every delicious mouthful of this seasonal delight.
- 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 pumpkin puree
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add cream cheese filling in the center, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg