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Golden-brown pumpkin cream cheese muffins arranged in a rustic wire basket lined with a parchment paper liner. The muffins have a slightly domed top with a swirl of cream cheese visible through cracks in the crust, and a soft, moist crumb texture with hints of orange pumpkin color. Some muffins are partially broken open to reveal the creamy filling inside, with a few crumbs scattered around creating an inviting, homemade feel.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Perfectly Moist & Easy!

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Discover how to make the best pumpkin cream cheese muffins that are moist, flavorful, and irresistibly soft. Follow our easy pumpkin cream cheese muffins recipe for a perfect fall treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and smooth cream cheese in every bite.

  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
  3. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Fill each halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, then cover with remaining batter, filling each about ¾ full.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Bakery
  • Method: Mixing, Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg