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Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Each bite unveils a warm, spiced pumpkin base enveloping a creamy center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for brunches or afternoon snacks, these muffins are sure to bring smiles and warmth into your kitchen, making them an irresistible treat any time of year.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or any type)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a bit of sugar until fluffy for the filling.
  5. Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
  6. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter. Add a tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center and top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the edges.
  8. Allow cooling before serving.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg