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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Soft pumpkin cream cheese muffins bring together warm fall spices, moist pumpkin batter, and a lightly tangy cream cheese center that melts into every bite. You’ll love making these when you want something cozy, bakery-style, and easy enough for a beginner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 200g cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven and prepare a lined muffin tray to ensure even baking and easy removal.
  2. Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly so the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth to create a consistent and moist batter base.
  4. Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth to create a consistent and moist batter base.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling until completely smooth to avoid lumps in the final muffins.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then layer batter and cream cheese filling in muffin cups for a balanced texture.
  7. Bake until the muffins are set and lightly golden, checking doneness carefully without piercing the cream cheese center.
  8. Allow muffins to cool properly so they hold their shape and develop the best texture.

Notes

  • Always measure flour correctly using a spoon and level method to avoid dense muffins caused by excess flour.
  • Keep an eye on baking time, as overbaking can dry out the muffins even if the centers still look soft.
  • Use high-quality pumpkin puree for a richer flavor and better texture in your muffins.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before storing to prevent condensation from making them soggy.