Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! These moist and spiced pumpkin muffins feature a luscious, tangy cream cheese center, perfectly combining the warmth of autumn flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg with a creamy surprise in every bite. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, this recipe uses pantry staples like pumpkin puree and brown sugar to achieve a tender crumb, while a swirl of cream cheese adds a bakery-style finishing touch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, these muffins are a festive crowd-pleaser during pumpkin season.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.33 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 6

Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the pumpkin batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway. Add a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter. Spoon another tablespoon of the pumpkin batter over the cream cheese layer. If desired, gently swirl the cream cheese into the top layer using a toothpick.

Step 7

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the center cream cheese) comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve the muffins at room temperature or slightly warmed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1253.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4075.2

Total Fat 202.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.1g
Cholesterol 628.0mg	0%
Sodium 3203.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 538.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 353.2g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 513.2mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1248.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 51.4%