Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist and flavorful, each muffin features a rich cream cheese filling and a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, these muffins blend warm spices and pumpkin for a delightful experience in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill each muffin liner with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin batter. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling to the center, then top with another tablespoon of pumpkin batter. Sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gooey center, warm the muffins slightly before serving.
Store muffins at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: 275 kcal per muffin
