Description

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect autumn treat, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and creamy cheese in a moist, fluffy muffin. With warm spices and a delightful cream cheese swirl, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Bake a batch to enjoy the cozy aroma of fall wafting through your kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
⅓ cup vegetable oil
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Gently fold in the softened cream cheese into the wet mixture.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined; lumps are okay.
Spoon batter into muffin liners about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts into the batter. Substitute mashed bananas for pumpkin puree for a unique twist.