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Moist pumpkin muffins with cheesecake centers and spiced topping arranged on a fall plate

Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins with Pie Filling


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These healthy pumpkin cheesecake muffins combine pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, and a creamy cheesecake center for a fall treat that is delicious yet light. Made with Bisquick mix and pantry staples, they are quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups Bisquick mix
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

    2. In a large bowl whisk together Bisquick mix, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt.

    3. In a separate bowl stir pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut oil until smooth.

    4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

    5. Beat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth to make the cheesecake filling.

    6. Spoon one tablespoon of pumpkin batter into each muffin cup.

    7. Add one teaspoon of cheesecake filling to the center of each cup.

    8. Top with another tablespoon of pumpkin batter, filling each cup three quarters full.

    9. Optionally spoon 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie filling on top and swirl with a toothpick.

    10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until tops are puffed and a tester comes out clean, then cool in the tin for 5 minutes and transfer to a rack.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 180
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 200
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 20
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 5
    • Cholesterol: 30

    Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake, muffins, healthy, fall, pie filling, bisquick, greek yogurt