Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Enjoy the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked pumpkin cream cheese muffins, perfect for chilly autumn mornings. These soft, spiced muffins are filled with a creamy center and topped with a delightful blend of spices. Ideal for brunch gatherings or as a cozy snack by the fire, they promise to elevate every occasion.
- 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
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter and add a dollop of softened cream cheese in the center. Top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg