Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these moist, fluffy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Each muffin features a creamy swirl of rich cream cheese that complements the warm spices and sweet pumpkin perfectly. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or cozy gatherings, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecan pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and add dollops of softened cream cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with minimal cream cheese clinging.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added texture, toss in chocolate chips or swap pumpkin for sweet potato. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature. Reheat briefly in the microwave for fresh enjoyment.