Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins: Easy Comfort Food for Fall Cravings
Delight in the flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, a perfect combination of pumpkin and cream cheese that satisfies your seasonal cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, eggs, and sugar. Mix well until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- These muffins are perfect for freezing; just thaw and enjoy them warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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