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Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

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These cream cheese pumpkin muffins combine a moist pumpkin spice base with a rich, cheesecake-like filling, making them the perfect fall treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, and eggs. Whisk until fully incorporated, then mix in the pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Using an ice cream scoop, fill each muffin liner about halfway with pumpkin batter. Add a dollop of cream cheese filling (about 1 tablespoon) to the center, then top with more pumpkin batter until the liner is 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins tender. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for an extra-special touch.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cream cheese filling, fall baking, autumn dessert, pumpkin spice

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