Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft, moist muffins are infused with warm spices and feature a luscious cream cheese center that elevates them to extraordinary heights. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack, these muffins are incredibly simple to whip up, making them a go-to choice for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. With their rich taste and comforting aroma, they truly embody the essence of fall baking. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later—either way, your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 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
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp milk
- coarse sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups with pumpkin batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling in each center, then top with more batter.
- 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 (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg