Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins: Indulgent Treats for Cozy Days
These delicious pumpkin cheesecake muffins are the perfect treat for cozy fall days, combining the flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese in every bite.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fill each muffin liner with the pumpkin batter halfway, then add a spoonful of cream cheese in the center, and top with more batter until the liners are about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffins comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling some chopped nuts on top before baking.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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