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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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If you’re seeking a comforting and delightful addition to your fall baking repertoire, look no further than these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Soft, fluffy, and filled with a luscious cream cheese surprise, these muffins are the perfect treat for busy mornings or cozy family gatherings. Their inviting aromas of warm spices will fill your kitchen, making them an instant favorite for everyone in your household. Whether enjoyed as a sweet breakfast or a satisfying snack, they are sure to bring joy to your table.

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 can)
  • 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)
  • 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 TBSP White granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • Coarse sugar (like sugar in the raw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese with sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Spoon half the muffin batter into each cup; add cream cheese filling; top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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