Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Deliciously cozy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins infused with warm spices and a rich cream cheese swirl, perfect for fall mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a large bowl: pumpkin puree, eggs, and sugar.
- Cream the cream cheese until smooth, optionally adding vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently.
- Fold in the cream cheese mixture until just swirled.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins can be frozen and reheated. Add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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