Description
Delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes blend the rich flavors of cheesecake with the comforting taste of pumpkin. Perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree with eggs until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and heavy cream; mix until fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture on top of each cupcake batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra special touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg