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Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for fall gatherings and cozy mornings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup softened butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 2 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-count muffin tin by lining it with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, smooth out the softened cream cheese using a spatula. Mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until creamy and uniform. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with both the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Once incorporated, pour in the milk and blend again.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; stir just until everything is combined.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin muffin batter into each muffin liner. Use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center. Fill each well with a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese filling. Cover the filling with more pumpkin batter, filling the liners about ¾ full.
  • Combine the flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Drizzle in melted butter and use your hands or a fork to mix until crumbly. Evenly distribute the streusel over the muffins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, until the muffin tops start to turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few dry crumbs. Let the muffins cool before serving.
Keyword Cream Cheese, Pumpkin