Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful autumn treat that combines the warm spices of fall with a creamy, rich filling. These fluffy muffins are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. With their golden-brown tops and inviting aroma, they’re sure to bring warmth to your kitchen and smiles to your family’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg