Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with the warm flavors of fall. With a creamy filling that surprises you in every bite, they are as delicious as they are easy to make. Whether you’re preparing for a cozy breakfast or need a special dessert for gatherings, these muffins will impress family and friends alike. Made with simple pantry staples, this recipe is not only quick but also versatile enough to accommodate various flavor twists. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them an ideal addition to your meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 15 oz Pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1 Large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
- Coarse sugar (like sugar in the raw)
- 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 TBSP White granulated sugar
- 1 tsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Milk
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
- In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon about half of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Then drop about one tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each muffin before topping with more batter until each cup is about two-thirds full.
- For an added touch of sweetness and crunch, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of each muffin before baking.
- Place your muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg