Cheesecake Filled Pumpkin Muffins

Cheesecake filled pumpkin muffins are a delightful combination of two classic desserts – pumpkin pie and cheesecake. They are perfect for fall and make a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

Print Recipe

Medium

Cheesecake Filled Pumpkin Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, vegetable oil, and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Fill each liner halfway with the pumpkin batter. Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin cup. Top with more pumpkin batter to cover the cream cheese.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffins comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Enjoy these delicious cheesecake filled pumpkin muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.