Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the quintessential autumn treat that combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfectly moist and fluffy, these muffins are ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The delightful aroma that fills your kitchen will have everyone eager to indulge in this seasonal delight. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy a taste of fall in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 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 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. You can also substitute half the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer sweetness.