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Best Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200
Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp whole milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  • In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fill muffin cups halfway.
  • Mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, and milk, then add a dollop to each muffin.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin