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Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

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Moist pumpkin muffins with a rich swirl of cheesecake filling, perfect for fall baking and cozy moments.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Scoop a generous tablespoon of pumpkin batter into each muffin cup. Add a dollop of cheesecake filling on top, then cover with another tablespoon of pumpkin batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cheesecake center) comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins fluffy. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Swirl the cheesecake filling gently for a marbled effect.

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Keywords: Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Muffins, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Spice

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