Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Pumpkin cheesecake muffins are a delicious combination of two classic desserts – pumpkin pie and cheesecake. They are perfect for fall and make a great addition to any Thanksgiving or Halloween spread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 0.5 cup Pecans
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. In a separate bowl, combine the pecans and brown sugar.
7. Spoon the pumpkin mixture into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Drizzle the melted butter over the muffin batter, then sprinkle the pecan mixture on top.
9. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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