Description
Warm autumn mornings welcome pumpkin cream cheese muffins, a delightful seasonal treat blending spicy pumpkin goodness with creamy cheese centers. Homemade comfort awaits when you pull these golden-topped delicacies fresh from the oven, promising pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and uniform.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature, then divide it into 12 equal portions, rolling each into small balls.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with pumpkin batter, then place a cream cheese ball in the center of each.
- Carefully cover the cream cheese balls with remaining batter, ensuring they are completely enclosed.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Measure dry ingredients precisely to ensure the perfect muffin texture and rise.
- Softening cream cheese completely prevents lumps and creates a smooth, creamy center.
- Gently fold wet and dry ingredients to maintain a light, tender crumb and avoid tough muffins.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends for dietary restrictions, adjusting liquid ratios as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg