Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Tender pumpkin muffins with a creamy, spiced cream cheese swirl. Moist, softly sweet, and balanced with warm spices, these bakery-style muffins are easy to make with canned pumpkin and oil for a reliable, no-fail result.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (or 1 tbsp cinnamon)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Spoon 1/4 cup muffin batter into each liner, then top with a dollop of cream cheese mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For gluten-free version, substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour (expect slightly denser texture).
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months.
Swap pumpkin puree with roasted and pureed fresh pumpkin if preferred.
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months.
Swap pumpkin puree with roasted and pureed fresh pumpkin if preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
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