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A close-up shot of a baked Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffin, showing the spiced pumpkin batter, a creamy cheesecake swirl, and a golden-brown top.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins


  • Author: Alicia Cruz
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

A soft, spiced, and utterly delicious treat with a creamy cheesecake swirl that captures the very essence of autumn.


Ingredients

Scale
  • For the Muffins:
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp nutmeg
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • In a third bowl, whisk the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla for the filling until smooth.
  • Fill each muffin liner two-thirds full with pumpkin batter. Spoon 1 tbsp of the cheesecake filling into the center of each. Gently swirl with a toothpick.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature.
  • Do not overmix the muffin batter.
  • A gentle swirl will prevent the cheesecake from disappearing into the muffin.
  • These are best stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins