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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are moist, warmly spiced, and filled with a sweet cream cheese center. The perfect cozy treat for fall mornings or afternoon snacks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for cream cheese filling
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for cream cheese filling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, oil, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • To make the cream cheese filling, beat together cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with pumpkin batter.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin and press down gently.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin (not the center of the cream cheese) comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze muffins individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Customization: Top with chopped pecans or a streusel topping for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Fall Muffin Recipe, Moist Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, Pumpkin Muffins with Filling, Pumpkin Spice Muffins
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