Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Soft, spiced & filled with a creamy surprise inside are a fall favorite that always brings smiles

INGREDIENTS

For the Muffins

  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Suggested Optional Topping

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp cold butter (crumb topping)

👩‍🍳 BAKING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin purée, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet & mix gently until combined.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Fill each muffin cup half full with pumpkin batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese filling, then cover with more batter.
  • Sprinkle with crumb topping if desired.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the edge comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly & Enjoy 🍁

SUGGESTED SERVING STYLE

  • Add a touch of maple syrup or cinnamon to the filling for extra warmth.

ENJOY

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RECIPE Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins