Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    2.6K

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of fall with these delectable pumpkin muffins. Each bite offers a delightful surprise: a creamy, sweet cream cheese center nestled within a moist, spiced pumpkin muffin, crowned with a buttery, nutty streusel topping. These muffins are perfect for a cozy breakfast, a festive brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    182 mg
  • Sugar
    29 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients and ensure cream cheese is softened. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 18-cup muffin tin with grease and flour, or use paper liners. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined and smooth. Set aside. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Make the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and cinnamon. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Pumpkin Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Add pumpkin puree, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract to the well. Beat until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Assemble the Muffins: Fill each prepared muffin cup about halfway full with pumpkin batter. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Drop 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling over the batter in each muffin cup. Gently press down, ensuring the filling does not touch the bottom of the cup. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the cream cheese filling in each muffin cup. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For best results, use high-quality vanilla extract and fresh spices.
To prevent the cream cheese filling from sinking, ensure it is cold before adding it to the muffins.
If you don't have pecans, walnuts or almonds make a delicious substitute in the streusel topping.
Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 865 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Curtis Hermann

    I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. So moist and flavorful!

  • Greyson Bernhard

    I added a pinch of nutmeg to the batter, and it enhanced the pumpkin flavor even more!

  • Spencer Gutkowski

    I made these for a bake sale, and they were the first thing to sell out! Everyone loved them.

  • Raquel Abshire

    The streusel topping adds the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch. This recipe is a keeper!

  • Natalia Mcdermottkoch

    These muffins are absolutely divine! The cream cheese filling is such a lovely surprise.

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