Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and a creamy cheese swirl, creating an irresistible treat that embodies the essence of fall. With warm spices and a delightful texture, these muffins are ideal for breakfast or as a sweet snack any time of year. Easy to make and sure to impress, they’ll fill your kitchen with cozy aromas that evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with grease or liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- Add dollops of softened cream cheese to the batter and gently fold to create swirls.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg