Prep: 25 min. | Bake: 15 min.
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the ultimate autumn treat, combining warm spices with a creamy, tangy center. Each muffin is moist and tender, filled with pumpkin puree and hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Hidden inside is a luscious swirl of sweetened cream cheese, adding a rich, cheesecake-like surprise in every bite. With a slightly crisp top and soft, fluffy interior, these muffins are both comforting and indulgent, perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee.
For the muffins
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (280g)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120mL)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (60mL)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese filling
- 170g full-fat brick cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons white sugar (36g)
For the crumble topping
- 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (67g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (56g)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (84g)
For the muffins:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 220°C
Step 2:
In a medium bowl, sift the the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and finish off by whisking the dry ingredients together.
Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl add your oil, milk, vanilla and eggs and whisk together.
Step 4:
Add in your pumpkin puree and whisk well.
Step 5:
Add your dry ingredients into your bowl of wet ingredients and mix until just combined. (do not over mix)
Step 6:
Add the dry ingredients and fold together until just combined.
For the cream cheese:
Step 1:
With a hand or stand mixer, whip the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Then add in your egg.
For the crumble topping:
Step 1:
To a small bowl, add your sugar, vanilla extract and melted butter and stir with a fork.
Step 2:
Add in your flour and mix. Wait for it to cool and using your fingers form small crumbs.
Assemble:
Step 1:
Add one scoop of pumpkin batter and alternative with a drizzle of cream cheese. Top it off with your crumble topping.
Step 2:
Bake for 5 mins at 220°C and then lower your oven to 180°C and bake for an additional 10mins. This initial burst of heat in the beginning will allow your muffins to have a high dome.
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Bake and enjoy!