Description
Pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the epitome of autumn comfort, marrying the sweet warmth of pumpkin with a rich swirl of cream cheese. These fluffy treats are perfect for brunch or a cozy snack, enveloping your kitchen in delightful aromas that make every bite a celebration. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as part of your meal prep, these muffins will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the pumpkin mixture into dry ingredients gently to retain airiness.
- Beat softened cream cheese with a bit of sugar until smooth for swirls.
- Line muffin tins with paper liners; fill each cup halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, then cover with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg