Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly combines the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a creamy center of rich cream cheese. Ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these muffins are quick to prepare and will fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma. Enjoy them while curled up on the couch or share them with friends for a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Blend in softened cream cheese until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full and add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg