Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Deliciously moist muffins filled with creamy pumpkin and spices, perfect for fall.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Muffin tin
- whisk
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Hand mixer or whisk
- wire rack
Ingredients
Muffin Batter Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the muffins.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps the muffins rise.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Works with the acids in the batter to create lift.
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Enhances the fall flavor profile.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree Provides moisture and flavor.
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the muffins.
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar Adds depth of flavor.
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the muffins moist.
- 2 large Eggs Provides structure and moisture.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor to the filling.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a medium bowl, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, and top with another tablespoon of muffin batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins are perfect for fall gatherings and can be easily customized for dietary needs.