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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with a creamy center are perfect for fall cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.33 cups vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

For a healthier version, you can use whole wheat flour or add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.

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