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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins filled with creamy pumpkin and spices, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the muffins.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps the muffins rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Works with the acids in the batter to create lift.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Enhances the fall flavor profile.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree Provides moisture and flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the muffins.
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Adds depth of flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the muffins moist.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides structure and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor to the filling.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a medium bowl, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, and top with another tablespoon of muffin batter.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins are perfect for fall gatherings and can be easily customized for dietary needs.