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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a perfect blend of warm spices and creamy filling, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 6 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Crumb Topping
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Muffin Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined. Add the flour and mix until crumbs form. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin, oil, milk, and vanilla extract together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and sugar until combined.
  6. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of pumpkin muffin batter into the muffin cups. Layer with about 1 spoonful of cheesecake filling, then add another heaping tablespoon of muffin batter to fill the cups.
  7. Sprinkle crumb topping onto each muffin and press it down into the tops.
  8. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (218°C), then reduce heat to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for another 15-17 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan before serving.
  9. Cover leftover muffins tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To achieve the fluffiest muffins, ensure cream cheese is softened and avoid overmixing the batter.

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