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A close-up of two golden-brown pumpkin cream cheese muffins with a slightly cracked top, revealing a creamy filling oozing from the center. The muffins are neatly arranged on a rustic wooden plate, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a few small pumpkin seeds scattered around for a seasonal touch. The background features a softly blurred pumpkin and fall leaves, accentuating the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Perfectly Moist & Easy!

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Discover the deliciousness of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: perfectly moist and easy to make. These fall-inspired muffins combine spiced pumpkin with a creamy center, offering a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or snacking. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, enjoy bakery-quality muffins right at home with this irresistible recipe.

  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling by blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until well combined.
  3. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Fill each cup halfway with batter, add a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with remaining batter almost to the top.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake muffins for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Fill muffin cups only about 2/3 full to prevent overflow.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg