Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful fall-inspired treat that marries the warm flavors of spiced pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese filling. These moist, fluffy muffins feature a golden exterior and creamy pockets that melt in your mouth, making them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Easy to prepare, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite, bringing warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined; gently fold in dollops of softened cream cheese.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg