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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

  • Author: Adeline
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 muffins 1x

Description

Indulge in a delightful treat with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for any occasion. With a soft texture and a luscious cream cheese filling, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. The warm blend of pumpkin and spices creates a cozy flavor that embodies the essence of fall. Easy to make and versatile, you can customize them with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. These muffins also freeze well, allowing you to enjoy them anytime!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 15 oz Pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
  • 1 Large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 TBSP White granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with pumpkin batter; add one tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center and cover with more batter until three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, consider substituting half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.

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