Irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Soft and fluffy, each muffin is filled with warm spices and a creamy cream cheese surprise that makes every bite a comforting treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these muffins invite you to enjoy the essence of autumn any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix!
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a little sugar until smooth. Spoon dollops into each muffin cup filled with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg