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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delectable Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. A delightful combination of spiced pumpkin muffins with a luscious cream cheese filling, topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumb topping.


Ingredients

Crumb Topping:

  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

Pumpkin Muffins:

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice*
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 6 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. This recipe makes 12-14 muffins.
  2. Make the crumb-topping first: Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Add the flour and mix until crumbs form. Set aside.
  3. Make the pumpkin batter: Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, pumpkin, oil, milk, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  4. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and sugar.
  5. Layer batter and filling: Spoon batter into muffin cups, add cheesecake filling, top with more batter. Sprinkle with crumb topping.
  6. Bake: Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 15-17 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Freeze muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Special Tools (affiliate links): 12-count Muffin Pan, Cupcake Liners, Glass Mixing Bowls, Whisk, Electric Mixer (Handheld or Stand)
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: Use store-bought or make your own by combining ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
  • Initial High Oven Temperature: Preheat oven to a high temperature to lift muffin tops before lowering the temperature for even baking.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg