PUMPKIN CREAMCHEESE MUFFINS
Sweet pumpkin meets creamy cheese—delicious and healthy!
PUMPKIN CREAMCHEESE MUFFINS are delicious treats that perfectly combine pumpkin puree with creamy cheese. Each fluffy muffin contains sweet pumpkin puree and creamy cheese filling, offering rich layers of flavor and a unique taste experience.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
200g all-purpose flour
80g granulated sugar
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
150g cooked pumpkin puree
80ml melted butter
80ml milk
200g cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
30g powdered sugar (for the cream cheese filling)
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 190°C. Line muffin cups with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, add the pumpkin puree, melted butter, and milk. Mix until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, placing a spoonful of cream cheese filling in each cup before covering with more batter until full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
👉🏻✨TIPS
The sweetness and moisture of the pumpkin puree will affect the muffin's texture, so adjust according to your preference.
You can add vanilla extract or other flavorings to the cream cheese filling according to your taste.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
PUMPKIN CREAMCHEESE MUFFINS are not only delicious but also provide rich dietary fiber and calcium, making them perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea snacks, adding energy to your day.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene and dietary fiber, which supports eye health and aids digestion. Cream cheese provides abundant protein and calcium, which contributes to bone health. Overall, these muffins satisfy taste buds while offering some nutritional benefits.
