Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
Moist pumpkin muffins filled with a luscious cheesecake swirl and drizzled with rich caramel the perfect fall treat that combines creamy, spiced, and sweet flavors in every bite.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzle)
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until blended — do not overmix.
- 5. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until creamy.
- 6. Fill each muffin liner 2/3 full with pumpkin batter.
- 7. Add a spoonful of cheesecake mixture to the center and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- 8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 9. Cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel before serving.
Notes
- Store muffins in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Warm slightly before serving for a gooey caramel texture.
- Add crushed pecans or sea salt on top for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, fall dessert, pumpkin spice muffins, cheesecake filling