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Spiced Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Muffins

Welcome autumn with these flavorful Spiced Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Muffins. Each muffin combines the goodness of canned pumpkin, the warmth of pumpkin spice, and the smooth richness of cream cheese, all in a moist and delightful bite. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack.
2
41 min
TOTAL TIME
187
CALORIES
$0.57
PER SERVING
Spiced Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
MUFFINS
12 SERVINGS
Coconut Oil
2 tbsp coconut oil
melted
Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Canned Pumpkin
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
All-purpose Flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
Egg
1 large egg
Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Baking Soda
1 tsp baking soda
CREAM CHEESE SWIRL
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese
5 oz cream cheese
room temperature
Granulated Sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Egg Yolk
1 large egg yolk
Directions
PREPARATION
15 min
PREP TIME
26 min
COOK TIME
41 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
MUFFINS
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
3
In a separate large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat this wet mixture at medium speed until thick, then scrape down sides of the bowl.
4
Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Blend at low speed until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
CREAM CHEESE SWIRL
5
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until well combined.
BAKING
6
Divide the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
7
Add about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture to the top of each muffin.
8
With a toothpick, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the muffin batter, from the edge to the center.
9
Bake on the center rack for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
SERVING
10
Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
7g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of cream cheese is best for making muffins?
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Can I add other ingredients to my cream cheese muffin batter?
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Do I need to use muffin liners?
Can I make cream cheese muffins without sugar?
Why are my cream cheese muffins not fluffy?
How do I know when my muffins are done baking?
Why are my muffins sticking to the liners or tin?
Are cream cheese muffins served warm or at room temperature?