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Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Barbara
  • Total Time: 38 minute

Ingredients

– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for filling, optional)
– Optional: nuts or chocolate chips for added texture


Instructions

Creating Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins can be straightforward by following these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
3. Mix Sugars and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Incorporate Pumpkin and Vanilla: Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar (if using). Mix until smooth.
7. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon muffin batter into the prepared tin, filling each cup about halfway. Add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin. Top with remaining batter until filled almost full.
8. Bake Muffins: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool Muffins: Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

These steps should guide you effortlessly through the process of creating these delicious muffins, resulting in a warm, flavorful treat ideal for any occasion.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 muffins
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 3g