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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful blend of spiced pumpkin and rich cream cheese, perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice can use homemade
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • ½ cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese block cream cheese for thickness
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 large egg
For the Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • to taste cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Blend cream cheese with granulated sugar, flour, and egg until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Fill muffin liners halfway, add cream cheese filling, and cover with more batter.
  5. Mix crumb topping ingredients and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-22 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are room temperature for best mixing results.

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