Description
Treat yourself to the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. Each muffin is a perfect blend of spiced pumpkin and a creamy cheesecake filling, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With their moist texture and rich flavor, they are sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, these muffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making them a fantastic treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Raw pecan halves
- Vegetable oil
- Various spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger)
Instructions
- Make the cream cheese filling by whisking together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Freeze while prepping other ingredients.
- Prepare the streusel topping by pulsing pecans with flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a food processor; add cold butter until crumbly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tins with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Assemble muffins by placing batter in liners, adding cream cheese filling on top, then covering with remaining batter and streusel topping.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg