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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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  • Author: Aylani
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of soft pumpkin goodness and rich creamy filling. These muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat after dinner. Infused with warm spices and topped with a luscious cream cheese center, they offer a moist, fluffy texture that will impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

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
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or using paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. For the cream cheese filling, beat together cream cheese with sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add a spoonful of cream cheese filling then top with more batter.
  7. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired. Bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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Find it online: https://bestrecipedaily.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins/