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A close-up of a freshly baked pumpkin cream cheese muffin with a golden-brown top, swirls of cream cheese visible inside, placed on a rustic wooden surface with a fall-themed plate and cinnamon sticks in the background, highlighting its moist texture and tempting swirl.

Decadent Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Your New Favorite Fall Treat!

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Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with Decadent Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These moist and flavorful muffins combine the rich taste of pumpkin with creamy swirls of cream cheese, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack during the autumn season. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe guarantees to impress family and friends alike.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups 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 or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: chopped pecans or streusel topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  6. Fill each muffin liner about one-third full with pumpkin batter.
  7. Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center, then cover with more pumpkin batter, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Swirl gently with a toothpick for a marbled effect. Add optional toppings like chopped pecans or streusel if desired.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool muffins in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optional: drizzle with icing or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave before serving.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Find it online: https://sweetswonders.com/decadent-pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins-your-new-favorite-fall-treat/

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