Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect fall treat, marrying the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. These moist and fluffy muffins are versatile enough for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Imagine cozy mornings at home or festive gatherings—these muffins add comfort and joy to every occasion. With their delightful swirl of cream cheese, they elevate any meal into a special experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, and vanilla. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add egg and vanilla.
- Line muffin pans with paper liners and fill each muffin cup with batter about two-thirds full. Spoon cream cheese mixture on top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the batters together.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
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