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Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins filled with a creamy center of sweetened cream cheese.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl until creamy.
  • Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining batter.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin