Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins: Best Cozy Treat for Fall Baking
A delicious blend of pumpkin and cheesecake flavors make these muffins the perfect cozy treat for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a spice variation, add nutmeg or ginger.
- Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, Fall Baking, Cozy Treat