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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Perfectly spiced and infused with a creamy filling, each bite offers a warm, sweet escape reminiscent of crisp autumn mornings. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress at any gathering.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins. 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ¼ cup granulated sugar until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  5. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  6. Spoon half of the batter into each muffin cup, add about one tablespoon of cream cheese filling on top, then cover with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg