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Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins: Your New Fall Favorite Delight

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins combine moist pumpkin with a creamy cheesecake surprise, perfect for fall baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar reduce for a less sweet treat
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon consider swapping for pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg fresh-grated yields strongest taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil can use melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs or use flaxseed for vegan alternative
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree homemade works beautifully if drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese can use Neufchâtel cheese as a lighter substitute
  • ¼ cup additional sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cheesecake filling ingredients until creamy.
  6. Spoon pumpkin batter into lined tins and add cheesecake filling; top with more batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
  8. Cool muffins in tins for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These muffins can be enjoyed warm, with options for customization like adding chocolate chips.

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